Productivity vs. educational attainment in Italy
Italy: Productivity vs. educational attainment was 67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
18th
of 130 countries
All-time high
68.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2022
All-time low
5.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Productivity vs. educational attainment in Italy, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
Italy recorded 67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour for productivity vs. educational attainment in 2023.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity vs. educational attainment in Italy peaked at 68.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, in 1950.
That places Italy 18th out of 130 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Productivity vs. educational attainment in Italy, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1951 | 6.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.5% |
| 1952 | 6.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.1% |
| 1953 | 6.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1954 | 7.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 1955 | 7.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1956 | 7.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 1957 | 7.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.4% |
| 1958 | 8.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.8% |
| 1959 | 8.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.6% |
| 1960 | 9.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.5% |
| 1961 | 10.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.5% |
| 1962 | 11.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.4% |
| 1963 | 12.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 12.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 13.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.4% |
| 1966 | 14.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1967 | 15.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 16.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.9% |
| 1969 | 17.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.9% |
| 1970 | 19.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +13.9% |
| 1971 | 20.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 21.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 23.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 25.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 25.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 27.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 29.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 31.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.2% |
| 1979 | 34.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 35.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 34.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 34.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 33.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 34.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 34.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 35.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 37.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 38.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 40 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 41.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 42.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 43.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 44.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 46.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 48.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 49.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 51.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 52.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 53.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 54.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 55.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 53.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 52.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 52.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 53.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 54.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 56.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 57.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 57.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 58.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 60.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 60.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 60.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 60.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 60.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 62.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 63.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 62.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 65.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 68.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 68.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 68.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Italy's 67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 5.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 8.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1960s | 13.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 9.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 17.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 25.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 19.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 34.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 33.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 40 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 47.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 41.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 53.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 52.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 57.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 58.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 65.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 68.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 15 Finland 69.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 16 Qatar 69.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 17 United Kingdom 68.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 19 Singapore 65.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 20 Spain 64 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 21 Canada 61.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
More education data for Italy
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 423,797 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,592 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 667,641 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 620,157 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0445 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is productivity vs. educational attainment in Italy?
- Productivity vs. educational attainment in Italy was 67.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 68.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2022.
- What is the lowest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 1950.
- How does Italy rank for productivity vs. educational attainment?
- Italy ranks 18th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity vs. educational attainment rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity vs. educational attainment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.