Japan: Productivity, relative to the U.S.

The latest value from 2022 is 58.36 index points, a decline from 58.44 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 81.93 index points, based on data from 37 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1970 to 2022 is 61.23 index points. The minimum value, 40.67 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 71.37 index points was recorded in 1997. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The index sets the level of GDP per hour worked in the U.S. to 100 and uses it as basis to compare other countries. Countries with an index greater (smaller) than 100 have greater (lower) labor productivity than the U.S. The GDP used in the calculation is adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity to account for price differences across countries.