Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Aruba
Aruba: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 2.4% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Aruba, 1995–2023
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 Aruba is 2.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.4% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Aruba peaked at 6.7% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2012.
Aruba ranks 182nd of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 29 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Aruba, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.5% | — |
| 1996 | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 2.8% | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 3.6% | +28.8% |
| 2000 | 4.1% | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 4.4% | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 4.8% | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 5.6% | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 6.2% | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 6.6% | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 6.7% | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 6.7% | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 4.2% | -36.9% |
| 2010 | 2.9% | -32.0% |
| 2011 | 4.2% | +47.0% |
| 2012 | 2.0% | -52.6% |
| 2013 | 3.3% | +63.8% |
| 2014 | 3.4% | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 3.6% | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 3.7% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 2.9% | -9.3% |
| 2020 | 2.6% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 2.3% | -12.0% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | -10.4% |
Aruba compared with similar countries
- Aruba's 2.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 25% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Aruba's 2.4% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.9%, 24% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.3% | 4.1% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 2.0% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Aruba
- 179 Libya 2.8% compare
- 180 Greenland 2.7% compare
- 181 Antigua and Barbuda 2.4% compare
- 183 Liberia 2.3% compare
- 184 Isle of Man 2.0% compare
- 185 East Timor 1.9% compare
More economy & growth data for Aruba
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 35,807 current US$ per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 33,176 current US$ per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8597 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 19.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 64,094 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate -1.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita 46,310 current LCU per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Aruba?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Aruba was 2.4% in 2023, 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 Aruba?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Aruba?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2012.
- How does Aruba rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Aruba ranks 182nd out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Aruba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Aruba 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
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.