Skip to content

Human capital

Last update : 16.02.2024

Definition

Intangible resources (knowledge, know-how, skills, competences, experience, education and training, health) accumulated by an individual or a group (team, organisation, company, community), and which contribute to the achievement of individual and collective objectives (production of goods and services, well-being).

Source: Cedefop (2023) "Terminology of European education and training policy: A selection of key terms"