Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Australia
Australia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.3% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Australia, 1990–2025
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 Australia is 5.3%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Australia peaked at 13.7% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2023.
Australia ranks 152nd of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.7% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.0% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 5.5% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Australia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 0.6% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 61,369 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 61,369 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.55 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -521.00 million current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -337.19 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 177.87 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 115.11 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Australia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Australia was 5.3% 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.7% in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2023.
- How does Australia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Australia ranks 152nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia 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.