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.
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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More economy & growth data for Canada
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.8% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 45,418 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.89 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 45,418 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.4 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.38 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.56 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 202.56 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 144.88 billion current US$ (2025)
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.