Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Guinea
Guinea: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 12.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Guinea, 1988–2022
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 Guinea is 12.7%, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Guinea peaked at 12.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 1997.
That places Guinea 69th out of 202 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Guinea, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3.1% | — |
| 1989 | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 3.2% | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 2.7% | -17.2% |
| 1992 | 3.1% | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 3.2% | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 2.6% | -15.0% |
| 1996 | 2.5% | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 2.4% | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 2.5% | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 2.6% | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 2.6% | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 2.6% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.6% | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 4.1% | +56.6% |
| 2004 | 3.9% | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 11.4% | +172.7% |
| 2007 | 11.4% | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 12.7% | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 12.6% | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 10.6% | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 10.5% | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 10.5% | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 10.8% | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 11.1% | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 12.1% | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 10.9% | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 10.0% | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 12.1% | +20.5% |
| 2019 | 10.4% | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 11.4% | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 12.7% | +11.6% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 12.7% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 12.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Guinea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +172.7% | 4.2% | 11.4% |
| 2003 | +56.6% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2 |
| 1990s | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.9% | 10.0% | 12.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.2% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
More economy & growth data for Guinea
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.64 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30,000 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.002 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.40 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 6.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0561 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -28.7 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Guinea?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Guinea was 12.7% in 2022, 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 Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 12.7% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 1997.
- How does Guinea rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Guinea ranks 69th out of 202 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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.