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Resource productivity (RP)

Resource productivity (RP) is calculated as the ratio between gross domestic product and domestic material consumption. It shows how efficiently natural resources are utilised in relation to GDP. Resource productivity is one of the EU's sustainable development indicators.

RP = BKT/DMC



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Validity of the definition

  • Valid until (31 December 2078)

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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