Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Iceland

Iceland: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 8.5% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
8.5%
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
117th
of 202 countries
All-time high
14.0%
in 1997
All-time low
7.7%
in 2007
Years of data
31
1995–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Iceland, 1995–2025

0510151995201020251995: 13.3 % of GDP1996: 13.2 % of GDP1997: 14 % of GDP1998: 13.2 % of GDP1999: 11.7 % of GDP2000: 11.4 % of GDP2001: 13.2 % of GDP2002: 11.4 % of GDP2003: 10.8 % of GDP2004: 10.3 % of GDP2005: 8.5 % of GDP2006: 9 % of GDP2007: 7.7 % of GDP2008: 10.8 % of GDP2009: 10.8 % of GDP2010: 12.9 % of GDP2011: 13 % of GDP2012: 11.6 % of GDP2013: 11.1 % of GDP2014: 11.4 % of GDP2015: 10.7 % of GDP2016: 9.5 % of GDP2017: 8.8 % of GDP2018: 9 % of GDP2019: 8.4 % of GDP2020: 8.8 % of GDP2021: 9.9 % of GDP2022: 9.9 % of GDP2023: 8.5 % of GDP2024: 8.8 % of GDP2025: 8.5 % of GDP

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

Iceland recorded 8.5% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.

That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Iceland peaked at 14.0% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 2007.

That places Iceland 117th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 13.1% 11.7% 14.0% 5
2000s 10.4% 7.7% 13.2% 10
2010s 10.6% 8.4% 13.0% 10
2020s 9.1% 8.5% 9.9% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Iceland?
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Iceland was 8.5% 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 Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 14.0% in 1997.
What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 2007.
How does Iceland rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
Iceland ranks 117th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iceland 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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Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.