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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 7.2% | — |
| 1966 | 6.6% | -8.1% |
| 1967 | 9.1% | +37.9% |
| 1968 | 8.0% | -12.9% |
| 1969 | 7.1% | -10.3% |
| 1970 | 6.8% | -4.5% |
| 1971 | 7.1% | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 7.7% | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 6.6% | -14.2% |
| 1974 | 3.7% | -44.9% |
| 1975 | 4.3% | +16.4% |
| 1976 | 3.9% | -9.3% |
| 1977 | 4.7% | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 6.0% | +26.4% |
| 1979 | 5.0% | -16.1% |
| 1980 | 4.6% | -9.1% |
| 1981 | 4.0% | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 4.3% | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 4.5% | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 5.4% | +19.9% |
| 1985 | 7.2% | +34.9% |
| 1986 | 9.3% | +28.6% |
| 1987 | 8.5% | -9.1% |
| 1988 | 7.6% | -10.3% |
| 1989 | 6.4% | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 5.6% | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 6.2% | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 6.2% | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 6.3% | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 4.7% | -24.8% |
| 1995 | 4.5% | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 4.1% | -10.2% |
| 1997 | 4.4% | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 5.6% | +27.6% |
| 1999 | 4.7% | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 3.7% | -21.2% |
| 2001 | 2.5% | -31.8% |
| 2002 | 2.7% | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 2.8% | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 12.9% | +364.8% |
| 2006 | 11.5% | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 12.8% | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 14.2% | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 19.0% | +33.8% |
| 2010 | 17.1% | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 19.2% | +12.1% |
| 2012 | 16.5% | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 17.2% | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 17.4% | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 16.7% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 17.5% | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 17.6% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 18.9% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 18.8% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 18.6% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 21.6% | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 20.8% | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 20.5% | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 19.5% | -5.2% |
| 2025 | 19.1% | -2.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 19.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 1.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 19.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Gabon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +364.8% | 2.8% | 12.9% |
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 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -33.78 million BoP, current US$ (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -14.9 BoP, current US$ per person (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -0.5362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0548 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 450.8 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -55.87 % change on previous year (2024)
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.