The percentage of a companys, industrys or countrys production capacity which...
The percentage of a company's, industry's or country's production capacity which is actually used, over some period of time. also called operating rate.
The capacity utilization rate reflects the usage of available resources among factories, utilities and mines. A high and rising operating rate may signal that resources are being utilized to their fullest capacity—a warning sign of inflationary pressures. (Published: Federal Reserve Board)
The seasonally adjusted output of the nation's factories, mines, and electric and gas utilities expressed as a percentage of their capacity to produce output. Capacity is defined as the greatest output a plant can maintain with a normal work pattern. (FRB)
The percentage of the economy's total plant and equipment that is currently in production. Usually a decrease in this percentage signals an economic slowdown, while an increase signals economic expansion.
Is the percentage of total available industrial capacity in the economy (plant and equipment) that is being used to produce goods.