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

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  5. 107 Algeria 9.5% compare
  6. 108 Oman 9.4% compare

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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

Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.