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

Latvia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.0% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
10.0%
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
101st
of 202 countries
All-time high
18.7%
in 1997
All-time low
9.9%
in 2024
Years of data
31
1995–2025

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

051015201995201020251995: 18.2 % of GDP1996: 17.6 % of GDP1997: 18.7 % of GDP1998: 15.2 % of GDP1999: 13.9 % of GDP2000: 14 % of GDP2001: 13.9 % of GDP2002: 14 % of GDP2003: 12.9 % of GDP2004: 12.8 % of GDP2005: 11.9 % of GDP2006: 11.1 % of GDP2007: 10.6 % of GDP2008: 10.1 % of GDP2009: 10 % of GDP2010: 12.1 % of GDP2011: 12.2 % of GDP2012: 11.8 % of GDP2013: 11.5 % of GDP2014: 10.9 % of GDP2015: 10.8 % of GDP2016: 10.5 % of GDP2017: 10.9 % of GDP2018: 10.9 % of GDP2019: 11 % of GDP2020: 11.5 % of GDP2021: 12.8 % of GDP2022: 12 % of GDP2023: 10.9 % of GDP2024: 9.9 % of GDP2025: 10 % 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

The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Latvia is 10.0%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Latvia peaked at 18.7% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 9.9%, in 2024.

That places Latvia 101st 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 16.7% 13.9% 18.7% 5
2000s 12.1% 10.0% 14.0% 10
2010s 11.3% 10.5% 12.2% 10
2020s 11.2% 9.9% 12.8% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Latvia?
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Latvia was 10.0% 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 Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 18.7% in 1997.
What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 9.9% in 2024.
How does Latvia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
Latvia ranks 101st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Latvia 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.