Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in China
China: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 24.7% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in China, 2004–2025
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 China is 24.7%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in China peaked at 32.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 24.7%, in 2025.
China ranks 9th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in China, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 31.5% | — |
| 2005 | 31.7% | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 32.0% | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 31.9% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 31.6% | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 31.1% | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 31.1% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 31.6% | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 31.0% | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 30.1% | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 29.8% | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 28.4% | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 27.5% | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 27.6% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 27.3% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 26.3% | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 25.6% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 26.6% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 26.0% | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 25.0% | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 24.8% | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 24.7% | -0.4% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 24.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 2.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 24.7% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 3.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.6% | 31.1% | 32.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 29.1% | 26.3% | 31.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.5% | 24.7% | 26.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
More economy & growth data for China
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 157.21 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 111.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 79.98 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 87.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 56.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in China?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in China was 24.7% 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 32.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.7% in 2025.
- How does China rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- China ranks 9th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this China 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.