Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Gabon
Gabon: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 19.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Gabon, 1965–2025
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 Gabon is 19.1%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Gabon peaked at 21.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2001.
Gabon ranks 26th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.6% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.6% | 3.7% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.2% | 4.0% | 9.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.2% | 4.1% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.5% | 2.5% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.7% | 16.5% | 19.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.0% | 18.6% | 21.6% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Gabon
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 26.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,641 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.22 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,641 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 8.95 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 15.37 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 463.60 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 796.67 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Gabon?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Gabon was 19.1% 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 21.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2001.
- How does Gabon rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Gabon ranks 26th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.