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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 19.40 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.19 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 157.71 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -817.92 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -113.76 billion current US$ (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.