Table 1
Sources of labour productivity growth in the business sector (average annual basis)
| 1980 to 2000 | 2000 to 2010 | 2010 to 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| percentage points | percentage points | percentage points | percentage points | |
| Gross domestic product growth | 3.2 | 1.5 | 2.4 | -6.5 |
| Growth in hours worked | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | -13.4 |
| Labour productivity growth | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 8.0 |
| Contribution to labour productivity growth | ||||
| Capital intensity | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 6.4 |
| Labour composition | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Multifactor productivity growth | 0.4 | -0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Note(s):
The growth rates represent annual compound growth rates. Numbers may not add up due to rounding.
Source(s):
Table 36-10-0208-01.
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