Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.1% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Netherlands, 1969–2025
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
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Netherlands is 10.1%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Netherlands peaked at 22.4% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 9.6%, in 2013.
That places Netherlands 99th 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 57 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.3% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 1 |
| 1970s | 19.1% | 16.2% | 22.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.6% | 14.7% | 16.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.4% | 13.0% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.5% | 9.8% | 12.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.1% | 9.6% | 10.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.4% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 11.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 51,817 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 937.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 51,817 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -15.05 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -17.01 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 120.63 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 136.31 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Netherlands?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Netherlands was 10.1% 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 22.4% in 1974.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.6% in 2013.
- How does Netherlands rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Netherlands ranks 99th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.