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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Australia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.7% | — |
| 1991 | 12.5% | -8.8% |
| 1992 | 12.5% | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 12.8% | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 13.1% | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 13.0% | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 12.2% | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 12.3% | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 11.8% | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 11.4% | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 10.8% | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 10.4% | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 10.7% | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 10.8% | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 10.2% | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 9.7% | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 9.0% | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 8.3% | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 7.9% | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 7.3% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 6.9% | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 6.2% | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 6.2% | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 5.9% | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 5.5% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 5.5% | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 5.4% | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 5.3% | -1.1% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 5.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 56% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Australia's 5.3% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 75% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.55 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -164.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 36.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0203 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,323 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.24 % change on previous year (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.