Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 22.3% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Equatorial Guinea, 2006–2025
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 Equatorial Guinea is 22.3%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.6% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 25.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.1%, in 2006.
That places Equatorial Guinea 13th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Equatorial Guinea, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7.1% | — |
| 2007 | 14.5% | +103.5% |
| 2008 | 20.4% | +40.3% |
| 2009 | 18.0% | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 21.0% | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 22.5% | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 17.1% | -23.9% |
| 2013 | 19.3% | +12.8% |
| 2014 | 20.1% | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 17.8% | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 18.5% | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 25.8% | +39.2% |
| 2018 | 25.6% | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 20.9% | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 19.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 20.9% | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 25.4% | +21.3% |
| 2023 | 22.1% | -12.8% |
| 2024 | 25.8% | +16.5% |
| 2025 | 22.3% | -13.6% |
Equatorial Guinea compared with similar countries
- Equatorial Guinea's 22.3% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 1.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Equatorial Guinea's 22.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.0% | 7.1% | 20.4% | 4 |
| 2010s | 20.9% | 17.1% | 25.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.7% | 19.5% | 25.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea
More economy & growth data for Equatorial Guinea
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 153.78 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0116 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 81.26 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 188.01 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 32.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0142 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 99.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -30.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0812 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 568.98 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Equatorial Guinea?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Equatorial Guinea was 22.3% 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 Equatorial Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 25.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.1% in 2006.
- How does Equatorial Guinea rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 13th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Equatorial Guinea 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.