Capital intensity in Spain
Spain: Capital intensity was 190 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
190
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
13th
of 23 countries
All-time high
193
in 2013
All-time low
5
in 1890
Years of data
126
1890–2015
Capital intensity in Spain, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital intensity in Spain is 190, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and up 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity in Spain peaked at 193 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1890.
Spain ranks 13th of 23 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital intensity in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 | — |
| 1891 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 1893 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 1904 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 1912 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 1918 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 1926 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 1929 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 1931 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 1939 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 1944 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 13 | +8.3% |
| 1950 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 1954 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1956 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1958 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1959 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1960 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 1961 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 1962 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 24 | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 26 | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 28 | +7.7% |
| 1967 | 31 | +10.7% |
| 1968 | 34 | +9.7% |
| 1969 | 37 | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 39 | +5.4% |
| 1971 | 42 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 44 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 47 | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 50 | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 54 | +8.0% |
| 1976 | 57 | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 61 | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 66 | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 71 | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 76 | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 82 | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 86 | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 90 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 96 | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 100 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 101 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 101 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 101 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 103 | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 104 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 107 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 114 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 121 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 125 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 127 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 129 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 129 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 127 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 127 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 126 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 127 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 129 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 132 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 134 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 136 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 138 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 142 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 147 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 160 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 168 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 175 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 185 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 193 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 193 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 190 | -1.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 190 is below the median for high income countries, which is 198, 96% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Spain's 190 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 200, 95% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.8 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 1900s | 6.7 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| 1910s | 8.2 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| 1920s | 9.7 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| 1930s | 11.8 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| 1940s | 11.8 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| 1950s | 14.8 | 13 | 18 | 10 |
| 1960s | 26.2 | 19 | 37 | 10 |
| 1970s | 53.1 | 39 | 71 | 10 |
| 1980s | 93.6 | 76 | 103 | 10 |
| 1990s | 121 | 104 | 129 | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.1 | 126 | 160 | 10 |
| 2010s | 184 | 168 | 193 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity in Spain?
- Capital intensity in Spain was 190 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 193 in 2013.
- What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1890.
- How does Spain rank for capital intensity?
- Spain ranks 13th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.