Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 25.1% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Myanmar, 2010–2025
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 Myanmar stood at 25.1%.
The figure is up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar peaked at 25.9% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 19.7%, in 2011.
Myanmar ranks 8th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.9% | — |
| 2011 | 19.7% | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 20.1% | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 19.9% | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 19.9% | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 20.8% | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 22.8% | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 24.1% | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 24.9% | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 25.3% | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 25.5% | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 25.6% | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 25.6% | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 25.9% | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 25.1% | -3.2% |
| 2025 | 25.1% | +0.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 25.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 25.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 3.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21.7% | 19.7% | 25.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.5% | 25.1% | 25.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.44 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -27.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0148 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 20.1 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.13 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar was 25.1% 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 25.9% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.7% in 2011.
- How does Myanmar rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Myanmar ranks 8th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.