Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS)
Labour Productivity
Construction (NAICS 23)
Indices on labour
productivity for the Construction (NAICS 23)
sector are unavailable.
However, Statistics Canada publishes an index for the combination of the
Finance and Insurance (NAICS 52), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (NAICS 53)
and Management of Companies and Enterprises (NAICS 55) business sectors.
This grouping is herein referred to as the FIRE and Management
sectors. It should be noted that the industry of owner-occupied dwellings is
excluded from this combined index.
Under this topic you will find an index of labour productivity for Canada's
Construction (NAICS 23)
sector. You can use this information to identify trends in
labour-productivity within the subsector and to gain insight into factors that
affect it, such as innovation, efficiency and labour market flexibility.
Under this topic you will find an index of labour productivity for Canada's
Construction (NAICS 23)
sector. You can use this information to identify trends in
labour-productivity within the subsector and to gain insight into factors that
affect it, such as innovation, efficiency and labour market flexibility.
Under this topic you will find an index of labour productivity for Canada's
Construction (NAICS 23)
sector. You can use this information to identify trends in
labour-productivity within the subsector and to gain insight into factors that
affect it, such as innovation, efficiency and labour market flexibility.
Indices on labour
productivity for the Construction (NAICS 23)
sector are unavailable.
However, an index is available for the combined Textile Mills (NAICS
313) and Textile Product Mills (NAICS 314) subsectors
for the period from 1999 to 2008.
Under this topic you will find an index of labour productivity for Canada's
Construction (NAICS 23)
sector. You can use this information to identify trends in
labour-productivity within the subsector and to gain insight into factors that
affect it, such as innovation, efficiency and labour market flexibility.
Under this topic, data for the Textile Mills (NAICS 313)
and Textile Product Mills (NAICS 314) subsectors are
combined.
As previously noted, an index is available for the combination of the
Finance and Insurance (NAICS 52), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (NAICS 53)
(excluding owner-occupied dwellings) and Management of Companies and
Enterprises (NAICS 55) sectors.
The graph below illustrates changes in labour productivity for the FIRE and
Management sectors as a group in comparison to the Canadian Economy between
1999 and 2008.
Labour Productivity Index: 1999-2008
FIRE and Management Sectors (NAICS 52, 53 and 55 Combined*)
The graph below illustrates changes in labour productivity for the Construction
sector in comparison to the Canadian Economy between 1998 and 2007.
Labour Productivity Index: 1999-2008
Construction (NAICS 23)
The graph below illustrates changes in labour productivity for the Construction
sector in comparison to the Canadian Economy between 1998 and 2007.
Labour Productivity Index: 1999-2008
Construction (NAICS 23)
As previously noted, a combined index is available for the Textile Mills
(NAICS 313) and Textile Product Mills (NAICS 314) subsectors. The graph below
illustrates changes in labour productivity for this group in comparison to the
Canadian Economy between 1998 and 2007.
Labour Productivity Index: 1999-2008
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills (NAICS 313 and 314 Combined)
Between 1999 and 2008 labour productivity in the FIRE and Management
sectors increased 4.2% per year on average. In comparison,
labour productivity for the Canadian Economy increased 2.4% per year.
Over the most recent year, labour productivity in the FIRE and Management
sectors increased 2.3%, compared to a 0.5% increase for the
Canadian Economy.
Productivity growth may occur for a number of reasons. For example, labour
productivity may rise if output increases while employment levels decrease or
stay on par. This phenomenon may occur from firms becoming more capital
intensive, that is, increasing their use of technology and capital inputs in
order to become more productive.
Between 1999 and 2008 labour productivity in the Construction sector
increased 4.2% per year on average. In comparison, labour
productivity for the Canadian Economy increased 2.4% per year.
Over the most recent year, labour productivity in the Construction sector
increased 2.3%, compared to a 0.5% increase for the Canadian
Economy.
Productivity growth may occur for a number of reasons. For example, labour
productivity may rise if output increases while employment levels decrease or
stay on par. This phenomenon may occur from firms becoming more capital
intensive, that is, increasing their use of technology and capital inputs in
order to become more productive.
Between 1999 and 2008 labour productivity in the Construction sector
increased 4.2% per year on average. In comparison, labour
productivity for the Canadian Economy increased 2.4% per year.
Over the most recent year, labour productivity in the Construction sector
increased 2.3%, compared to a 0.5% increase for the Canadian
Economy.
Productivity growth may occur for a number of reasons. For example, labour
productivity may rise if output increases while employment levels decrease or
stay on par. This phenomenon may occur from firms becoming more capital
intensive, that is, increasing their use of technology and capital inputs in
order to become more productive.
Between 1999 and 2008 labour productivity in the combined Textile Mills
and Textile Product Mills subsectors increased 4.2% per year
on average. In comparison, labour productivity for the Canadian Economy
increased 2.4% per year.
Over the most recent year, labour productivity in these combined subsectors
increased 2.3%, compared to a 0.5% increase for the Canadian
Economy.
Productivity growth may occur for a number of reasons. For example, labour
productivity may rise if output increases while employment levels decrease or
stay on par. This phenomenon may occur from firms becoming more capital
intensive, that is, increasing their use of technology and capital inputs in
order to become more productive.
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The annual indices on productivity presented in Canadian Industry
Statistics are derived using values from CANSIM Table 383-0012. As the data in this table are presented
on a quarterly basis, the average of the 4 values was computed to obtain an
annual average index value. In this section data are available for the years
1999-2008.
Below the level of the Canadian
Economy, only the activities of the business sector are
factored into the calculation of the indices.
Labour Productivity data is only available at the NAICS sector (2-digit)
level. As a result, businesses should use caution when using the data to make
inferences about more specific industry segments.
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Labour productivity is measured as real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for every
hour worked in Canada's business sector. Labour productivity derived from real GDP is presented
as an index in order to avoid methodological problems associated with level
comparisons.
The business sector excludes public administration, non-profit
organizations and the Canadian System of Economic Accounts imputation of the
rental value of owner-occupied dwellings. It is difficult to draw inferences on
productivity from these sectors and they are therefore excluded from the
calculation of the index at all levels but the Canadian Economy. In 2004, the
business sector GDP accounted for about 84% of the Canadian total.
At the Canadian Economy level, the labour productivity index is presented in
terms of all economic activities that have been realized within the country.
That is, it covers both the business and non-business sectors. Caution should
be used when comparing index values at the Canadian Economy level with all
other levels, which are presented in terms of the business sector only.
Indices on labour productivity are unavailable for a number of NAICS sectors
since certain activities are excluded. Also, data for the Finance and
Insurance, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing and Management of Companies and
Enterprises sectors are combined.
Labour productivity measures the extent to which labour is efficiently used.
An increase in labour productivity is associated with increases to real incomes
and the standard of living for an economy.
Changes in labour productivity may result from changes in one or more of the
following factors:
- Changes in productive labour efficiency :
- size and composition of the work force
- amount and type of employee training and work incentives offered; and
- degree to which work flows are adjusted over time.
- Changes in other factors of production:
- the level of capital investment (e.g. more efficient
equipment)
Labour productivity may fall if an industry does not adequately invest in
the competence of its labour force, in modernizing its plants and factories, or
in improving the efficiency of its operations.