Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 6.2% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mozambique, 1991–2025
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 Mozambique stood at 6.2%. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mozambique peaked at 16.7% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 6.2%, in 2025.
That places Mozambique 141st 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 35 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.1% | — |
| 1992 | 16.7% | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 12.4% | -25.7% |
| 1994 | 13.8% | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 11.7% | -14.8% |
| 1996 | 13.2% | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 14.4% | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 16.3% | +13.9% |
| 1999 | 14.9% | -8.6% |
| 2000 | 14.0% | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 15.9% | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | -19.8% |
| 2003 | 14.5% | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 15.1% | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 13.7% | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 14.5% | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 14.1% | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 11.9% | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 10.6% | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 10.0% | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 9.5% | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 8.3% | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 8.2% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 8.3% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 8.1% | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 7.8% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 8.6% | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 8.7% | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 8.3% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 8.1% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 8.1% | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 7.1% | -12.6% |
| 2024 | 6.4% | -9.5% |
| 2025 | 6.2% | -3.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 6.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 89% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 6.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 74% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.4% | 11.7% | 16.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 13.7% | 10.6% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.6% | 7.8% | 10.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.4% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More economy & growth data for Mozambique
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 8.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -44.11 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1.27 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1542 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 101.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mozambique?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Mozambique was 6.2% 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 16.7% in 1992.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.2% in 2025.
- How does Mozambique rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Mozambique ranks 141st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.