Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in India
India: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 13.5% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in India, 1960–2025
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
India recorded 13.5% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in India peaked at 17.9% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 13.1%, in 2024.
India ranks 58th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.7% | 13.2% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.9% | 14.5% | 17.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.5% | 16.1% | 16.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.4% | 15.2% | 17.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.3% | 15.3% | 17.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.3% | 13.5% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.6% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More economy & growth data for India
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -1.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,523 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,523 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 87.33 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 10.54 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 124.62 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 31.86 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 364.87 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in India?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in India was 13.5% 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.1% in 2024.
- How does India rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- India ranks 58th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this India 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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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.