Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 0.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Hong Kong, 2000–2024
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
Hong Kong recorded 0.9% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Hong Kong peaked at 4.6% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2021.
Hong Kong ranks 194th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.6% | — |
| 2001 | 4.1% | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 3.5% | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 3.1% | -12.0% |
| 2004 | 3.0% | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 2.6% | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 2.0% | -25.7% |
| 2008 | 1.8% | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 1.7% | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 1.4% | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 0.9% | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 0.9% | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.9% | 1.7% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More economy & growth data for Hong Kong
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 413,630 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7859 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 44,784 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 7.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 408,572 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 4.64 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Hong Kong?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Hong Kong was 0.9% in 2024, 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 4.6% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2021.
- How does Hong Kong rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Hong Kong ranks 194th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.