Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.5% in 2009. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Eritrea, 1992–2009
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 Eritrea is 5.5%, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 15.8% on the previous year and down 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Eritrea peaked at 9.6% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 2007.
That places Eritrea 149th out of 202 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.3% | 7.0% | 9.6% | 8 |
| 2000s | 7.5% | 5.5% | 9.3% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 146 Botswana 5.7% compare
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- 150 Seychelles 5.4% compare
- 152 Australia 5.3% compare
More economy & growth data for Eritrea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -11.1% (2011)
- GDP per capita 751.38 constant 2015 US$ (2011)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2011)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 751.38 constant 2015 US$ (2011)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 15.07 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.43 billion current LCU (2009)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 353.00 million current US$ (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 795.00 million current LCU (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 51.71 million current US$ (2009)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -362.03 million current LCU (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Eritrea?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Eritrea was 5.5% in 2009, 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 Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 9.6% in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 2007.
- How does Eritrea rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Eritrea ranks 149th out of 202 countries with data for 2009.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.