Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Cuba
Cuba: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.7% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Cuba, 1970–2024
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 Cuba is 10.7%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Cuba peaked at 18.3% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 7.1%, in 1990.
Cuba ranks 92nd of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.9% | 7.8% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.4% | 7.1% | 18.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.7% | 13.4% | 16.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.5% | 12.5% | 16.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.8% | 10.5% | 11.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More economy & growth data for Cuba
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -39.9% (2024)
- GDP per capita 7,381 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 81.05 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 7,381 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2020)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.89 billion current LCU (2019)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.89 billion current US$ (2019)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 16.49 billion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 762.00 million current US$ (2020)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -1.55 billion current LCU (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Cuba?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Cuba was 10.7% in 2024, 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 Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 18.3% in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.1% in 1990.
- How does Cuba rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Cuba ranks 92nd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cuba 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.