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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 34,716 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 34,716 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -19.53 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -22.07 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 243.42 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 275.06 billion current US$ (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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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.