The Most Productive Countries in the World 🔥

What We’re Showing

Using data from the OECD, this visualization highlights where workers appear most productive—and what drives those differences.

Key TakeawaysIreland ranks #1 in GDP per hour at $151, far ahead of its peers—but the figure is heavily influenced by multinational corporations.European economies dominate the top of the ranking, with Norway and Luxembourg also exceeding $120 per hour.The U.S. generates $97 per hour—above average, but behind many smaller, high-income economies.