Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.2% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ethiopia, 1981–2025
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
Ethiopia recorded 4.2% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Ethiopia peaked at 7.1% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 1992.
That places Ethiopia 165th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 45 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.3% | — |
| 1982 | 4.2% | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 4.8% | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 4.0% | -18.0% |
| 1986 | 4.3% | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 5.0% | +17.0% |
| 1988 | 4.8% | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 4.7% | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 4.5% | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 3.1% | -30.4% |
| 1992 | 3.0% | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 3.9% | +26.7% |
| 1994 | 4.2% | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 4.8% | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 5.1% | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 7.1% | +40.1% |
| 1998 | 5.1% | -28.0% |
| 1999 | 5.6% | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 5.6% | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 5.8% | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 5.8% | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 5.8% | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 5.4% | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 4.8% | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 4.6% | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 4.1% | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 4.0% | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 3.4% | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 3.7% | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 4.0% | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 4.4% | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 5.8% | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 5.3% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 4.6% | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 4.2% | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 4.4% | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 4.2% | -4.4% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 4.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 60% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 4.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 50% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.0% | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.6% | 3.0% | 7.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.0% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 3.4% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.02 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 23.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0269 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 30.45 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 86.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0253 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 28.66 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Ethiopia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Ethiopia was 4.2% 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.1% in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Ethiopia ranks 165th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.