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July 20, 2008    DOL Home > OASP > Chartbook of International Labor Comparisons > Chart 3.4


CHART 3.4

Average annual growth rates for manufacturing productivity, 1995-2005

  • The Republic of Korea had, by far, the largest increase in manufacturing labor productivity, followed by Sweden, the United States, and Taiwan.
  • Italy recorded the lowest gains in manufacturing labor productivity, followed by Spain and Canada.

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Chart of Average annual growth rates for manufacturing productivity, 1995-2005

NOTE: Productivity is defined as output per hour worked.

SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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