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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7.4% | — |
| 1993 | 7.8% | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 7.0% | -11.1% |
| 1995 | 8.1% | +16.6% |
| 1996 | 8.6% | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 9.6% | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 8.6% | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 9.2% | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 9.3% | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 8.9% | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 9.1% | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 8.6% | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 6.8% | -20.4% |
| 2006 | 6.0% | -12.4% |
| 2007 | 5.5% | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 6.5% | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | -15.8% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 5.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 79% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 5.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 66% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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
More economy & growth data for Eritrea
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.25 Percent per annum (2019)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.84 Percent per annum (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -27.95 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 106.46 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0189 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -7.91 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.58 % change on previous year (2019)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0558 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 59.16 includes gold, current US$ per person (2019)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 17.58 % change on previous year (2019)
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.