Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mongolia
Mongolia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mongolia, 1989–2025
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
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mongolia stood at 5.9%.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mongolia peaked at 32.7% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 5.4%, in 2006.
Mongolia ranks 145th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 32.7% | — |
| 1990 | 20.4% | -37.7% |
| 1991 | 17.0% | -16.7% |
| 1992 | 18.6% | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 16.3% | -12.4% |
| 1994 | 16.8% | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 17.3% | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 7.7% | -55.6% |
| 1997 | 8.5% | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 7.1% | -16.3% |
| 1999 | 7.0% | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 6.7% | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 8.2% | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 6.4% | -22.5% |
| 2003 | 6.6% | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 5.5% | -16.8% |
| 2005 | 5.8% | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 5.4% | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 6.2% | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 6.6% | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 6.4% | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 6.8% | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 7.1% | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 7.5% | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 8.7% | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 8.8% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 7.0% | -20.1% |
| 2016 | 6.7% | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 6.9% | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 7.1% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 7.1% | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 7.8% | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 7.1% | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 7.1% | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 6.3% | -11.5% |
| 2024 | 5.6% | -11.5% |
| 2025 | 5.9% | +5.4% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 5.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 51% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 5.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 83% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mongolia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -55.6% | 17.3% | 7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.7% | 32.7% | 32.7% | 1 |
| 1990s | 13.7% | 7.0% | 20.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.4% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.6% | 5.6% | 7.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More economy & growth data for Mongolia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.08 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.17 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 55.47 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0023 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 15.74 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.78 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 23.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1169 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 789.32 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.16 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mongolia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mongolia was 5.9% 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 Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.7% in 1989.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4% in 2006.
- How does Mongolia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Mongolia ranks 145th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.