Productivity Rose 6.6% in Q4

Washington, DC, February 3, 2022-Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 6.6% in Q4 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 9.2% and hours worked increased 2.4%. 

From Q4 2020 to Q4 2021, nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.0%. Annual average productivity increased 1.9% from 2020 to 2021.