Labor Productivity Output 2007

Labor productivity output measures economic efficiency by calculating GDP per hour worked in each country.

130 data points••Global Coverage•Productivity: output per hour worked | Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table via Our World in Data•

Newer data is available: Labor Productivity Output by country 2023 →

Where does your country rank? Pick it to see its position.

Related Economy statistics

More ↓

Interactive Map

Loading interactive map...

Complete Data Rankings

Rank
Actions
1
Norway flag
Norway
124.694 USD
2
Qatar flag
Qatar
94.006 USD
3
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
80.053 USD
4
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
79.725 USD
5
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
78.38 USD
6
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
76.154 USD
7
Oman flag
Oman
76.128 USD
8
Ireland flag
Ireland
74.355 USD
9
Sweden flag
Sweden
71.08 USD
10
Germany flag
Germany
70.651 USD
11
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
68.848 USD
12
Belgium flag
Belgium
68.505 USD
13
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
68.323 USD
14
United States flag
United States
68.141 USD
15
France flag
France
66.864 USD
16
Denmark flag
Denmark
66.439 USD
17
United Kingdom flag
United Kingdom
65.108 USD
18
Finland flag
Finland
64.31 USD
19
Austria flag
Austria
64.071 USD
20
Australia flag
Australia
59.749 USD
21
Canada flag
Canada
58.131 USD
22
Italy flag
Italy
56.368 USD
23
China, Hong Kong SAR flag
China, Hong Kong SAR
54.959 USD
24
Singapore flag
Singapore
52.863 USD
25
Spain flag
Spain
51.2 USD
26
Iceland flag
Iceland
50.891 USD
27
Trinidad and Tobago flag
Trinidad and Tobago
50.668 USD
28
Japan flag
Japan
50.44 USD
29
Taiwan flag
Taiwan
49.767 USD
30
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
46.323 USD
31
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
42.535 USD
32
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
40.369 USD
33
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
40.268 USD
34
Israel flag
Israel
39.989 USD
35
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
38.587 USD
36
Greece flag
Greece
38.44 USD
37
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
36.845 USD
38
South Korea flag
South Korea
36.379 USD
39
Portugal flag
Portugal
35.543 USD
40
Malta flag
Malta
34.087 USD
41
Hungary flag
Hungary
33.159 USD
42
Turkey flag
Turkey
32.93 USD
43
Croatia flag
Croatia
30.898 USD
44
Gabon flag
Gabon
30.198 USD
45
Estonia flag
Estonia
29.81 USD
46
Poland flag
Poland
29.45 USD
47
Lithuania flag
Lithuania
29.371 USD
48
Mexico flag
Mexico
28.462 USD
49
Algeria flag
Algeria
26.766 USD
50
Iran flag
Iran
26.11 USD
51
Latvia flag
Latvia
24.708 USD
52
Argentina flag
Argentina
24.502 USD
53
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
24.138 USD
54
Chile flag
Chile
23.696 USD
55
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
22.972 USD
56
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
22.529 USD
57
Malaysia flag
Malaysia
22.037 USD
58
Russia flag
Russia
21.653 USD
59
South Africa flag
South Africa
21.514 USD
60
Georgia flag
Georgia
21.172 USD
61
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
21.091 USD
62
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
20.684 USD
63
Romania flag
Romania
20.478 USD
64
Iraq flag
Iraq
19.927 USD
65
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
19.254 USD
66
Botswana flag
Botswana
19.176 USD
67
Belarus flag
Belarus
19.105 USD
68
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
18.915 USD
69
Serbia flag
Serbia
17.893 USD
70
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
17.377 USD
71
Namibia flag
Namibia
17.124 USD
72
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
15.51 USD
73
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
15.183 USD
74
Brazil flag
Brazil
14.311 USD
75
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
14.085 USD
76
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
13.283 USD
77
Jordan flag
Jordan
13.098 USD
78
Egypt flag
Egypt
12.996 USD
79
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
12.913 USD
80
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
12.211 USD
81
Albania flag
Albania
11.996 USD
82
Armenia flag
Armenia
11.742 USD
83
Turkmenistan flag
Turkmenistan
11.564 USD
84
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
11.244 USD
85
Colombia flag
Colombia
10.974 USD
86
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
10.169 USD
87
Thailand flag
Thailand
10.144 USD
88
Jamaica flag
Jamaica
10.134 USD
89
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
9.64 USD
90
Syrian Arab Republic flag
Syrian Arab Republic
9.61 USD
91
Peru flag
Peru
9.316 USD
92
Yemen flag
Yemen
8.281 USD
93
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
8.248 USD
94
Morocco flag
Morocco
8.073 USD
95
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
7.327 USD
96
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
7.075 USD
97
Philippines flag
Philippines
7.053 USD
98
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
6.652 USD
99
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
6.632 USD
100
China flag
China
6.486 USD
101
Sudan flag
Sudan
6.467 USD
102
Angola flag
Angola
6.412 USD
103
Ghana flag
Ghana
6.329 USD
104
Zambia flag
Zambia
5.703 USD
105
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
5.544 USD
106
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
5.29 USD
107
Senegal flag
Senegal
5.084 USD
108
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
4.821 USD
109
Congo flag
Congo
4.614 USD
110
Uganda flag
Uganda
4.216 USD
111
India flag
India
4.198 USD
112
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
4.137 USD
113
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
4.095 USD
114
Chad flag
Chad
3.856 USD
115
Kenya flag
Kenya
3.222 USD
116
Côte d'Ivoire flag
Côte d'Ivoire
3.195 USD
117
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
2.772 USD
118
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
2.665 USD
119
Mali flag
Mali
2.655 USD
120
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
2.651 USD
121
Malawi flag
Malawi
2.631 USD
122
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
2.581 USD
123
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
2.577 USD
124
Cambodia flag
Cambodia
2.503 USD
125
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
2.252 USD
126
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
2.119 USD
127
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
1.933 USD
128
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
1.593 USD
129
Niger flag
Niger
1.331 USD
130
Congo, Democratic Republic of the flag
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
1.139 USD

↑Top 10 Countries

  1. #1Norway flagNorway
  2. #2Qatar flagQatar
  3. #3Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia
  4. #4United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates
  5. #5Netherlands flagNetherlands
  6. #6Kuwait flagKuwait
  7. #7Oman flagOman
  8. #8Ireland flagIreland
  9. #9Sweden flagSweden
  10. #10Germany flagGermany

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #130Congo, Democratic Republic of the flagCongo, Democratic Republic of the
  2. #129Niger flagNiger
  3. #128Ethiopia flagEthiopia
  4. #127Madagascar flagMadagascar
  5. #126Burkina Faso flagBurkina Faso
  6. #125Myanmar flagMyanmar
  7. #124Cambodia flagCambodia
  8. #123Rwanda flagRwanda
  9. #122Mozambique flagMozambique
  10. #121Malawi flagMalawi

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Insights by country

1

Indonesia

In 2007, Indonesia had a Labor Productivity Output of 6.6316214 USD, ranking #99 out of 130 countries. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, indicating challenges in economic efficiency compared to more developed nations. Key drivers behind this productivity level include a large informal labor sector and varying levels of education and training among the workforce, which impact overall productivity growth.

2

Lebanon

In 2007, Lebanon achieved a Labor Productivity Output of 19.253906 USD, ranking #65 out of 130 countries. This figure places Lebanon below many of its regional peers, reflecting challenges in economic diversification and infrastructure development. Key drivers of this productivity level include Lebanon's complex political landscape and ongoing economic instability, which have hindered investment and growth in various sectors.

3

Syrian Arab Republic

In 2007, the Syrian Arab Republic achieved a Labor Productivity Output of 9.610101 USD, ranking #90 out of 130 countries. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting challenges in economic diversification and industrial development compared to more productive nations. Factors contributing to this productivity level include ongoing political instability and limited access to international markets, which have hindered economic growth and investment in technology and infrastructure.

4

Italy

In 2007, Italy achieved a labor productivity output of 56.36849 USD, ranking #22 out of 130 countries. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting Italy's strong industrial base and skilled workforce. Key drivers of this productivity include a robust manufacturing sector, particularly in luxury goods and automotive industries, as well as significant investments in technology and innovation.

5

Germany

In 2007, Germany achieved a Labor Productivity Output of 70.65134 USD, ranking #10 out of 130 countries. This output is significantly higher than the global average, reflecting Germany's strong industrial base and advanced technological infrastructure.

Key drivers of this productivity include a highly skilled workforce, robust engineering sectors, and a strong emphasis on research and development, which collectively enhance efficiency and innovation in various industries.

6

Denmark

In 2007, Denmark achieved a Labor Productivity Output of 66.43892 USD, ranking #16 out of 130 countries. This figure places Denmark above the global average, reflecting its robust economic environment compared to lower-ranked nations. Key drivers of this productivity include Denmark's strong emphasis on innovation, a highly skilled workforce, and a flexible labor market, all supported by effective government policies.

7

Finland

In 2007, Finland achieved a global rank of #18 in Labor Productivity Output with a value of 64.30976 USD. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting Finland's strong emphasis on education and innovation. High levels of investment in technology and a skilled workforce contribute to this robust productivity, positioning Finland as a leader in sectors like information technology and engineering.

8

Cambodia

Cambodia's Labor Productivity Output in 2007 was 2.5027134 USD, ranking it #124 out of 130 countries. This figure is notably lower than many of its Southeast Asian neighbors, reflecting challenges in economic development and industrialization. Key drivers of this low productivity include a reliance on agriculture, limited access to education, and underdeveloped infrastructure, which hinder the transition to higher-value industries.

9

Taiwan

In 2007, Taiwan achieved a global rank of #29 with a Labor Productivity Output of 49.76715 USD. This performance positions Taiwan above many regional peers, reflecting its robust manufacturing sector and technological advancements. Key drivers of this productivity include a highly skilled workforce and significant investment in research and development, which have propelled Taiwan's economy in global markets.

10

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranked #130 globally for Labor Productivity Output in 2007, with a value of 1.1386207 USD. This places the country at the bottom of the global rankings, indicating significant challenges compared to neighboring countries and the global average. Factors contributing to this low productivity include a lack of infrastructure, ongoing political instability, and limited access to education and training for the workforce.

Analysis & Context

In 2007, Norway led the world in Labor Productivity Output with a value of 124.69 USD per hour worked, while the global range spanned from a minimum of 1.14 USD in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the maximum. This metric, which measures economic efficiency, averaged 27.25 USD globally, indicating significant disparities in productivity levels across the 130 countries analyzed.

Economic Factors Driving High Productivity

The top performers in Labor Productivity Output in 2007, such as Norway (124.69 USD), Qatar (94.01 USD), and Saudi Arabia (80.05 USD), share common economic characteristics that contribute to their high productivity. These countries benefit from robust natural resource sectors, particularly oil and gas, which drive economic growth and contribute to higher GDP per hour worked. For instance, Norway leverages its significant oil reserves through efficient extraction and exportation, supporting its leading productivity figure.

Additionally, these nations often reinvest resource revenues into infrastructure and technology, enhancing labor efficiency. The Netherlands (78.38 USD), known for its advanced logistics and high investment in technology, exemplifies how infrastructure and innovation can bolster productivity.

Challenges in Low-Performing Countries

On the opposite end of the spectrum, countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1.14 USD), Niger (1.33 USD), and Ethiopia (1.59 USD) face significant challenges that impede labor productivity. These nations often struggle with political instability, limited access to education, and inadequate infrastructure, all of which constrain economic efficiency.

For example, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite being rich in natural resources, is hampered by political unrest and a lack of infrastructure, which limits its ability to capitalize on its economic potential. Similarly, Niger and Ethiopia face challenges of rapid population growth and limited technological advancement, which further strain their economic systems.

Year-over-Year Changes and Economic Dynamics

The year 2007 saw notable changes in Labor Productivity Output for several countries. Oman experienced the largest increase, with a rise of 7.34 USD (10.7%), driven by investments in diversifying its economy beyond oil. Similarly, Ireland saw a significant increase of 5.33 USD (7.7%), benefiting from its strong technology sector and favorable business environment.

Conversely, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates experienced substantial decreases of 9.47 USD (-9.2%) and 8.64 USD (-9.8%), respectively. These declines can be attributed to fluctuations in oil prices and efforts to diversify their economies, which temporarily affected productivity metrics. The decrease in Norway by 2.97 USD (-2.3%) reflects similar adjustments in its resource-dependent economy.

The Role of Policy and Innovation

Government policies and innovation are critical drivers of labor productivity. Countries like Germany (70.65 USD) and Sweden (71.08 USD) exemplify how strategic investments in education and technology can enhance productivity. Germany's emphasis on vocational training and Sweden's investment in technology sectors have yielded high productivity levels.

These nations demonstrate that while natural resources can provide a foundation for high productivity, sustainable growth often requires policy frameworks that encourage innovation and skill development. As countries strive to improve their Labor Productivity Output, lessons from high-performing economies underscore the importance of balancing resource management with investments in human capital and technology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Labor Productivity Output in 2007

Which country had the highest labor productivity output in 2007?

Norway had the highest labor productivity output in 2007, with 125 USD per hour worked.

What was the average labor productivity output across all countries in 2007?

The average labor productivity output across all countries in 2007 was 27.25 USD per hour worked.

Which country had the lowest labor productivity output in 2007?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo had the lowest labor productivity output in 2007, with 1.14 USD per hour worked.

What was the median labor productivity output value in 2007?

The median labor productivity output value in 2007 was 19.22 USD per hour worked.

What is the range of labor productivity output values in 2007?

The range of labor productivity output values in 2007 spans from 1.14 USD in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 125 USD in Norway.

Which countries were in the top 3 for labor productivity output in 2007?

The top 3 countries for labor productivity output in 2007 were Norway with 125 USD, Qatar with 94.01 USD, and Saudi Arabia with 80.05 USD per hour worked.

Data Source

Productivity: output per hour worked | Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table via Our World in Data

Data produced by Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table, compiled and published by Our World in Data as "Productivity: output per hour worked".

Visit Data Source

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Labor Productivity Output by Country, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/fact/labor-productivity-output/2007

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.

›Embed this ranking on your site

Free to embed with attribution. Shows the top 10 countries and links back to the full ranking.

Preview

Historical Data by Year

Explore Labor Productivity Output data across different years. Compare trends and see how statistics have changed over time.