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

Mexico: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 20.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
20.0%
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
20th
of 202 countries
All-time high
22.4%
in 1997
All-time low
17.0%
in 1982
Years of data
61
1965–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mexico, 1965–2025

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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 Mexico is 20.0%, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mexico peaked at 22.4% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 17.0%, in 1982.

That places Mexico 20th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 19.3% 18.7% 20.0% 5
1970s 21.5% 20.8% 22.0% 10
1980s 19.2% 17.0% 22.1% 10
1990s 20.6% 18.5% 22.4% 10
2000s 18.9% 17.4% 21.0% 10
2010s 19.1% 17.7% 20.2% 10
2020s 20.5% 20.0% 21.5% 6

Countries ranked near Mexico

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  6. 23 Paraguay 19.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mexico?
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mexico was 20.0% 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 Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 22.4% in 1997.
What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 17.0% in 1982.
How does Mexico rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
Mexico ranks 20th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mexico 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

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.