Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada
Canada: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 9.3% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada, 1997–2022
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
Canada recorded 9.3% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2022.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Canada peaked at 17.4% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 9.3%, in 2020.
Canada ranks 110th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 16.2% | — |
| 1998 | 16.4% | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 17.4% | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 17.3% | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 16.4% | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 16.0% | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 15.0% | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 14.7% | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 13.7% | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 12.9% | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 12.2% | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 10.9% | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 10.4% | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 10.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 10.3% | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 10.4% | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 9.9% | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 10.3% | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 10.2% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 10.0% | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 10.2% | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 9.3% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 9.5% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 9.3% | -2.1% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 9.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 98% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.7% | 16.2% | 17.4% | 3 |
| 2000s | 14.0% | 10.4% | 17.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.1% | 9.6% | 10.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.4% | 9.3% | 9.5% | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Canada?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Canada was 9.3% in 2022, 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 17.4% in 1999.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.3% in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Canada ranks 110th out of 202 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada 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.