Capital intensity in Switzerland
Switzerland: Capital intensity was 183 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
183
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
14th
of 23 countries
All-time high
184
in 2014
All-time low
9
in 1890
Years of data
126
1890–2015
Capital intensity in Switzerland, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital intensity in Switzerland is 183, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity in Switzerland peaked at 184 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1890.
Switzerland ranks 14th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 9 | — |
| 1891 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 1892 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 1894 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 1897 | 13 | +8.3% |
| 1898 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 1899 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1900 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1901 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1903 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1906 | 20 | +11.1% |
| 1907 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1908 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 1909 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 1910 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1911 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1912 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 1913 | 27 | +3.8% |
| 1914 | 28 | +3.7% |
| 1915 | 30 | +7.1% |
| 1916 | 34 | +13.3% |
| 1917 | 37 | +8.8% |
| 1918 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 1919 | 40 | +5.3% |
| 1920 | 42 | +5.0% |
| 1921 | 43 | +2.4% |
| 1922 | 44 | +2.3% |
| 1923 | 45 | +2.3% |
| 1924 | 47 | +4.4% |
| 1925 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 1926 | 49 | +2.1% |
| 1927 | 50 | +2.0% |
| 1928 | 51 | +2.0% |
| 1929 | 52 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 53 | +1.9% |
| 1931 | 56 | +5.7% |
| 1932 | 59 | +5.4% |
| 1933 | 63 | +6.8% |
| 1934 | 59 | -6.3% |
| 1935 | 60 | +1.7% |
| 1936 | 59 | -1.7% |
| 1937 | 57 | -3.4% |
| 1938 | 58 | +1.8% |
| 1939 | 56 | -3.4% |
| 1940 | 53 | -5.4% |
| 1941 | 53 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 52 | -1.9% |
| 1943 | 51 | -1.9% |
| 1944 | 50 | -2.0% |
| 1945 | 50 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 49 | -2.0% |
| 1947 | 49 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 49 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 49 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 50 | +2.0% |
| 1951 | 49 | -2.0% |
| 1952 | 49 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 49 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 50 | +2.0% |
| 1955 | 50 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 50 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 51 | +2.0% |
| 1958 | 53 | +3.9% |
| 1959 | 55 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 56 | +1.8% |
| 1961 | 56 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 56 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 59 | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 61 | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 64 | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 67 | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 69 | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 71 | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 72 | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 74 | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 77 | +4.1% |
| 1972 | 80 | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 84 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 89 | +6.0% |
| 1975 | 96 | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 101 | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 103 | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 104 | +1.0% |
| 1979 | 106 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 107 | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 109 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 111 | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 115 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 118 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 119 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 120 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 120 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 121 | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 123 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 124 | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 132 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 136 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 140 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 142 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 147 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 152 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 157 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 157 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 157 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 160 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 164 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 168 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 170 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 170 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 173 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 174 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 174 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 174 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 177 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 179 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 178 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 181 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 183 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 184 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 183 | -0.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 183 is below the median for high income countries, which is 198, 92% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 183 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 200, 92% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 11.6 | 9 | 15 | 10 |
| 1900s | 18.7 | 16 | 23 | 10 |
| 1910s | 30.9 | 24 | 40 | 10 |
| 1920s | 47.1 | 42 | 52 | 10 |
| 1930s | 58 | 53 | 63 | 10 |
| 1940s | 50.5 | 49 | 53 | 10 |
| 1950s | 50.6 | 49 | 55 | 10 |
| 1960s | 63.1 | 56 | 72 | 10 |
| 1970s | 91.4 | 74 | 106 | 10 |
| 1980s | 116.3 | 107 | 123 | 10 |
| 1990s | 144.4 | 124 | 157 | 10 |
| 2000s | 170.4 | 160 | 177 | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.33 | 178 | 184 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity in Switzerland?
- Capital intensity in Switzerland was 183 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 184 in 2014.
- What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1890.
- How does Switzerland rank for capital intensity?
- Switzerland ranks 14th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.