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
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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 39,919 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 39,919 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -49.83 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -53.93 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 326.76 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 369.23 billion current US$ (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.