Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Cyprus, 1975–2025
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
Cyprus recorded 4.4% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Cyprus peaked at 18.3% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2013.
That places Cyprus 163rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 14.3% | — |
| 1976 | 17.3% | +20.5% |
| 1977 | 17.8% | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 18.3% | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 17.6% | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 17.5% | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 17.6% | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 17.0% | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 16.5% | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 16.1% | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 15.6% | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 15.0% | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 15.4% | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 15.5% | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 14.7% | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 14.2% | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 14.2% | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 12.8% | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 12.1% | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 9.5% | -21.5% |
| 1996 | 9.4% | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 9.3% | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 8.9% | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 8.6% | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 8.1% | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 7.7% | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 7.7% | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 7.3% | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 7.2% | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 6.8% | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 6.1% | -9.9% |
| 2007 | 5.7% | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 5.5% | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 5.4% | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 5.1% | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 4.6% | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 4.2% | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 3.9% | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 4.1% | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 4.3% | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 4.6% | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 5.3% | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 5.4% | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 5.0% | -11.4% |
| 2022 | 4.3% | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 4.6% | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 4.5% | -4.0% |
| 2025 | 4.4% | -1.4% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 4.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 46% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 4.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 37% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.0% | 14.3% | 18.3% | 5 |
| 1980s | 16.1% | 14.7% | 17.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.3% | 8.6% | 14.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More economy & growth data for Cyprus
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.45 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 122.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.2708 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Cyprus?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Cyprus was 4.4% 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 18.3% in 1978.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2013.
- How does Cyprus rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Cyprus ranks 163rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.