Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Italy
Italy: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 15.0% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Italy, 1990–2025
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
Italy recorded 15.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Italy peaked at 20.2% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 13.7%, in 2009.
Italy ranks 43rd of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Italy, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20.2% | — |
| 1991 | 19.3% | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 18.8% | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 18.6% | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 18.9% | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 19.2% | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 18.8% | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 18.6% | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 18.5% | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 18.0% | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 17.7% | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 17.2% | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 16.8% | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 16.1% | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 15.9% | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 15.5% | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 15.6% | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 16.0% | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 15.5% | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 13.7% | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 14.2% | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 14.1% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 13.8% | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 13.8% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 13.8% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 14.3% | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 14.7% | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 14.8% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 14.9% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 14.8% | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 14.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 15.4% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 15.4% | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 15.5% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 15.1% | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 15.0% | -0.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 15.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Italy's 15.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.9% | 18.0% | 20.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.0% | 13.7% | 17.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.3% | 13.8% | 14.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.1% | 14.5% | 15.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More economy & growth data for Italy
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.8337 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 22.90 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 388.75 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 882.91 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -96.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 49.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Italy?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Italy was 15.0% 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 20.2% in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.7% in 2009.
- How does Italy rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Italy ranks 43rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy 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.