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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 7.8% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.3% (2019)
- GDP per capita 33,939 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.67 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 33,939 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.79 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -143.03 million current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -79.90 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 861.28 million current LCU (2023)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 481.16 million current US$ (2023)
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.