Capital intensity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Capital intensity was 153 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
153
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
17th
of 23 countries
All-time high
156
in 2011
All-time low
14
in 1890
Years of data
126
1890–2015
Capital intensity in United Kingdom, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital intensity in United Kingdom is 153, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity in United Kingdom peaked at 156 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14, in 1890.
United Kingdom ranks 17th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 14 | — |
| 1891 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1893 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1902 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1905 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1912 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1915 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1916 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 1918 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1920 | 18 | +12.5% |
| 1921 | 22 | +22.2% |
| 1922 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 1931 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1932 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1933 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 24 | -4.0% |
| 1936 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 1940 | 19 | -17.4% |
| 1941 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 17 | -10.5% |
| 1943 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1944 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1945 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1946 | 21 | +16.7% |
| 1947 | 23 | +9.5% |
| 1948 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1949 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1953 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 1954 | 27 | +3.8% |
| 1955 | 27 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 29 | +7.4% |
| 1957 | 30 | +3.4% |
| 1958 | 32 | +6.7% |
| 1959 | 33 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 35 | +6.1% |
| 1961 | 37 | +5.7% |
| 1962 | 39 | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 43 | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 46 | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 49 | +6.5% |
| 1967 | 53 | +8.2% |
| 1968 | 56 | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 59 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 64 | +8.5% |
| 1971 | 68 | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 70 | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 72 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 75 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 79 | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 82 | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 84 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 86 | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 88 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 90 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 93 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 95 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 97 | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 95 | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 94 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 92 | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 94 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 98 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 105 | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 111 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 115 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 116 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 118 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 120 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 121 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 123 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 125 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 129 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 130 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 134 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 137 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 139 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 140 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 143 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 145 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 148 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 154 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 155 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 156 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 155 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 155 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 153 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 153 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 153 is below the median for high income countries, which is 198, 77% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 153 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 200, 76% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 14.8 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
| 1900s | 16.5 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| 1910s | 16 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| 1920s | 21.6 | 18 | 22 | 10 |
| 1930s | 24.1 | 23 | 25 | 10 |
| 1940s | 19.8 | 16 | 24 | 10 |
| 1950s | 27.7 | 24 | 33 | 10 |
| 1960s | 45.8 | 35 | 59 | 10 |
| 1970s | 76.8 | 64 | 88 | 10 |
| 1980s | 94 | 90 | 97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 115.2 | 98 | 125 | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.9 | 129 | 154 | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.5 | 153 | 156 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity in United Kingdom?
- Capital intensity in United Kingdom was 153 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capital intensity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 156 in 2011.
- What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 in 1890.
- How does United Kingdom rank for capital intensity?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.