Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in France
France: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 9.5% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
9.5%
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
105th
of 202 countries
All-time high
22.9%
in 1961
All-time low
9.1%
in 2021
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in France, 1960–2025
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
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in France stood at 9.5%.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in France peaked at 22.9% in 1961 and was at its lowest, 9.1%, in 2021.
France ranks 105th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 66 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in France, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22.8% | — |
| 1961 | 22.9% | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 22.1% | -3.4% |
| 1963 | 22.0% | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 22.0% | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 21.7% | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 21.5% | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 21.0% | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 20.5% | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 20.1% | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 20.1% | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 20.3% | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 19.7% | -3.1% |
| 1973 | 20.1% | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 20.3% | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 19.7% | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 19.6% | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 19.5% | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 19.3% | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 18.8% | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 18.4% | -2.1% |
| 1981 | 17.9% | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 17.3% | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 17.3% | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 17.1% | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 17.1% | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 16.8% | -2.1% |
| 1987 | 16.3% | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 16.2% | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 16.0% | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 16.0% | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 15.7% | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 15.4% | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 14.9% | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 14.5% | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 14.7% | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 14.3% | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 14.5% | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 14.5% | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 14.3% | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 14.4% | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 13.9% | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 13.0% | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 12.6% | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 12.1% | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 11.6% | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 11.6% | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 11.1% | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 10.5% | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 10.3% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 10.3% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 10.2% | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 10.3% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 10.2% | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 10.3% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 10.2% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 10.0% | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 9.9% | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 9.9% | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 9.2% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 9.3% | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 9.8% | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 9.5% | -0.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 9.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- France's 9.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 79% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.6% | 20.1% | 22.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.7% | 18.8% | 20.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.0% | 16.0% | 18.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.9% | 14.3% | 16.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.4% | 10.5% | 14.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.2% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in France?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in France was 9.5% 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 22.9% in 1961.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.1% in 2021.
- How does France rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- France ranks 105th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.