USA: Productivity, current USD

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 USA

GDP per hour worked in current USD, PPP adjusted

 Latest value 97.7
 Year 2023
 Measure USD per hour worked
 Data availability 1971 - 2023
 Average 41.4
 Min - Max 7.6 - 97.7
 Source OECD
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The latest value from 2023 is 97.7 USD per hour worked, an increase from 91.5 USD per hour worked in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 77.3 USD per hour worked, based on data from 35 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1971 to 2023 is 41.4 USD per hour worked. The minimum value, 7.6 USD per hour worked, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 97.7 USD per hour worked was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values USA: Productivity, current USD
 2023 97.7
 2022 91.5
 2021 86.9
 2020 81.9
 2019 77.3
 2018 75.1
 2017 72.4
 2016 70.4




Definition: GDP per hour worked expressed in current USD. The level of GDP is adjusted in terms of Purchasing Power Parity to reflect price differences across countries.

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