China Labor Productivity Output 2023: $17.69
China's labor productivity output in 2023 is $17.69, up 4.7% from 2022. It ranks #81 of 129 countries.
Labor productivity output measures economic efficiency by calculating GDP per hour worked in each country.
Source (2023): Productivity: output per hour worked | Our World in Data
Where China ranks (2023)
#81 of 129- #79
Botswana18.36 USD - #80
Albania17.84 USD - #81
China17.69 USD - #82
Republic of Moldova17.57 USD - #83
Sri Lanka17.55 USD
Labor Productivity Output over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.69 USD | +0.8 USD | +4.71% | |
| 2022 | 16.9 USD | +0.4 USD | +2.42% | |
| 2021 | 16.5 USD | +1.37 USD | +9.03% | |
| 2020 | 15.13 USD | +0.96 USD | +6.75% | |
| 2019 | 14.17 USD | +1.04 USD | +7.88% | |
| 2018 | 13.14 USD | +0.92 USD | +7.51% | |
| 2017 | 12.22 USD | +0.82 USD | +7.18% | |
| 2016 | 11.4 USD | +0.54 USD | +4.95% | |
| 2015 | 10.87 USD | +0.54 USD | +5.21% | |
| 2014 | 10.33 USD | +0.6 USD | +6.14% | |
| 2013 | 9.73 USD | +0.23 USD | +2.43% | |
| 2012 | 9.5 USD | +0.58 USD | +6.56% | |
| 2011 | 8.91 USD | +0.87 USD | +10.82% | |
| 2010 | 8.04 USD | +0.43 USD | +5.62% | |
| 2009 | 7.62 USD | +0.52 USD | +7.31% | |
| 2008 | 7.1 USD | +0.61 USD | +9.43% | |
| 2007 | 6.49 USD | +0.8 USD | +14.17% | |
| 2006 | 5.68 USD | +0.41 USD | +7.84% | |
| 2005 | 5.27 USD | +0.42 USD | +8.58% | |
| 2004 | 4.85 USD | +0.46 USD | +10.47% | |
| 2003 | 4.39 USD | +0.35 USD | +8.76% | |
| 2002 | 4.04 USD | +0.28 USD | +7.40% | |
| 2001 | 3.76 USD | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). China: Labor Productivity Output. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/china/labor-productivity-output
The figures on this page come from Productivity: output per hour worked | Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About China Labor Productivity Output
What is China's labor productivity output in 2023?▾
China's labor productivity output is $17.69 in 2023, according to Productivity: output per hour worked | Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table via Our World in Data.
Is China's labor productivity output increasing or decreasing?▾
China's labor productivity output rose by 4.7% from 2022 ($16.90) to 2023 ($17.69). Over the past decade (2013–2023) it rose by 81.8%.
How does China rank for labor productivity output?▾
In 2023, China has the 81st highest labor productivity output out of 129 countries with data.
What was China's labor productivity output in 2001?▾
In 2001, China's labor productivity output was $3.76. By 2023 it rose by 370.6%.
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