Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Germany
Germany: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 17.6% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Germany, 1991–2025
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
Germany recorded 17.6% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Germany peaked at 24.6% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 17.3%, in 2009.
That places Germany 32nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.0% | 19.7% | 24.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 19.7% | 17.3% | 20.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.9% | 19.3% | 20.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.3% | 17.6% | 18.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 44,147 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 44,147 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -57.62 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 425.09 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 480.35 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Germany?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Germany was 17.6% 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 24.6% in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.3% in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Germany ranks 32nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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.