Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Finland
Finland: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 14.2% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
14.2%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
53rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
24.2%
in 1980
All-time low
14.2%
in 2024
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Finland, 1975–2025
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 Finland is 14.2%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Finland peaked at 24.2% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 14.2%, in 2024.
That places Finland 53rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Finland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 23.1% | — |
| 1976 | 23.0% | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 22.3% | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 23.0% | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 24.0% | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 24.2% | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 23.4% | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 22.7% | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 22.3% | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 22.3% | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 21.7% | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 20.8% | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 21.1% | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 20.7% | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 20.5% | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 19.5% | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 17.2% | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 18.1% | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 19.9% | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 21.0% | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 22.3% | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 21.4% | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 21.7% | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 22.9% | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 22.8% | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 24.2% | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 23.6% | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 22.9% | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 22.0% | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 21.5% | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 21.2% | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 21.8% | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 22.1% | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 20.8% | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 16.7% | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 17.0% | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 16.4% | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 14.6% | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 14.6% | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 14.6% | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 14.8% | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 14.7% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 15.4% | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 14.8% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 14.7% | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 14.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 14.9% | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 15.8% | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 14.5% | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 14.2% | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 14.2% | +0.1% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 14.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.5× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Finland's 14.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.1% | 22.3% | 24.0% | 5 |
| 1980s | 22.0% | 20.5% | 24.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.7% | 17.2% | 22.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.7% | 16.7% | 24.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 14.6% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.7% | 14.2% | 15.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 50 Uganda 14.5% compare
- 51 Trinidad and Tobago 14.4% compare
- 52 North Macedonia 14.3% compare
- 54 Kyrgyzstan 13.7% compare
- 55 Russia 13.7% compare
- 56 Argentina 13.6% compare
More economy & growth data for Finland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0211 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,183 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -285.87 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -103.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -50.63 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 24.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Finland?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Finland was 14.2% 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 1980.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.2% in 2024.
- How does Finland rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Finland ranks 53rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland 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.