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.

Capital intensity in Spain

Name: Capital intensity in Spain
Creator: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

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

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.

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

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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

Indicator: Capital intensity
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 23 places, 2,898 data points, 1890–2015
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.