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.

Capital intensity in Switzerland

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

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

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.

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

12 Canada 194 compare
13 Spain 190 compare
15 Italy 182 compare
16 Japan 161 compare
17 United Kingdom 153 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places →

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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

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.