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

Latest (2025)
11.8%
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
82nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
46.1%
in 1979
All-time low
0.0%
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Brazil, 1960–2025

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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

Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.