Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Brazil
Brazil: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 11.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Brazil, 1960–2025
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
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Brazil stood at 11.8%.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Brazil peaked at 46.1% in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1960.
That places Brazil 82nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.6% | 0.0% | 46.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.9% | 22.0% | 34.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.3% | 12.2% | 26.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.8% | 12.4% | 15.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.9% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.1% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Brazil
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 0.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 5.0% (2025)
- GDP per capita 9,748 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.07 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 9,748 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 5.59 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 29.16 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.22 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.79 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 319.76 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Brazil?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Brazil was 11.8% 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 46.1% in 1979.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1960.
- How does Brazil rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Brazil ranks 82nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.