Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Argentina

Argentina: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 13.6% in 2025. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2025)
13.6%
Change on year
down 10.5%
World rank
56th
of 202 countries
All-time high
41.2%
in 1965
All-time low
12.8%
in 2017
Years of data
61
1965–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Argentina, 1965–2025

10203040196519952025

Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina is 13.6%, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.5% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina peaked at 41.2% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 12.8%, in 2017.

Argentina ranks 56th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 61 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 38.6% 36.2% 41.2% 5
1970s 35.3% 31.5% 39.1% 10
1980s 29.3% 27.4% 31.4% 10
1990s 19.7% 17.0% 26.8% 10
2000s 18.0% 15.6% 22.5% 10
2010s 14.5% 12.8% 15.9% 10
2020s 15.3% 13.6% 16.5% 6

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 53 Finland 14.2% compare
  2. 54 Kyrgyz Republic 13.7% compare
  3. 55 Russian Federation 13.7% compare
  4. 57 Costa Rica 13.6% compare
  5. 58 India 13.5% compare
  6. 59 Tajikistan 13.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina?
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Argentina was 13.6% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 41.2% in 1965.
What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 12.8% in 2017.
How does Argentina rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
Argentina ranks 56th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.