Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Estonia
Estonia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.8% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Estonia, 1995–2025
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
Estonia recorded 10.8% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Estonia peaked at 17.0% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 10.8%, in 2025.
Estonia ranks 91st of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 17.0% | — |
| 1996 | 16.3% | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 16.5% | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 14.8% | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 14.5% | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 15.5% | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 16.1% | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 15.7% | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 15.7% | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 14.9% | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 14.7% | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 14.5% | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 13.9% | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 13.7% | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 12.3% | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 13.7% | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 14.6% | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 13.9% | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 13.6% | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 14.0% | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 13.7% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 13.6% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 13.3% | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 13.2% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 12.9% | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 12.6% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 13.0% | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 12.0% | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 11.4% | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 10.8% | -5.1% |
| 2025 | 10.8% | -0.5% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 10.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 10.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 90% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.8% | 14.5% | 17.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 14.7% | 12.3% | 16.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.6% | 12.9% | 14.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8% | 10.8% | 13.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More economy & growth data for Estonia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -24.28 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0005 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -17.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -838.20 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 75.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0178 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -613.4 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0519 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 1,785 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Estonia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Estonia was 10.8% 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.0% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.8% in 2025.
- How does Estonia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Estonia ranks 91st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia 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.