GDP per hour worked measures labour productivity, expressed as the amount of gross domestic product (GDP) generated per hour of labour.
It captures the efficiency with which labour input, defined as the total number of hours worked by all individuals involved in production, is used in conjunction with other factors of production. While it reflects the output per unit of labour, the measure also depends on other inputs such as capital, technology, intermediate goods, and organisational efficiency. It does not solely represent the personal capabilities or effort of individual workers.
The indicator is measured in US dollars per hour worked, converted using purchasing power parities (PPPs), at current prices.
