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
Latest (2025)
10.1%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
99th
of 202 countries
All-time high
22.4%
in 1974
All-time low
9.6%
in 2013
Years of data
57
1969–2025
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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 22.3% | — |
| 1970 | 21.6% | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 20.9% | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 20.6% | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 20.0% | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 22.4% | +12.0% |
| 1975 | 18.3% | -18.7% |
| 1976 | 17.8% | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 16.7% | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 16.2% | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 16.3% | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 15.6% | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 15.1% | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 14.9% | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 14.7% | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 15.8% | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 15.3% | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 15.8% | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 16.0% | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 16.2% | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 16.2% | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 15.9% | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 15.2% | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 14.9% | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 14.6% | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 14.5% | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 14.6% | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 14.0% | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 13.0% | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 12.5% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 11.9% | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 11.5% | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 11.6% | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 11.2% | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 11.3% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 10.8% | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 10.1% | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 10.1% | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 9.7% | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 10.1% | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 10.3% | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 10.6% | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 10.7% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 10.4% | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 10.5% | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 10.8% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 10.3% | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 10.5% | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 10.1% | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 10.1% | +0.1% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 10.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 10.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 84% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -5.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0049 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -329.49 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -17.06 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 95.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0141 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -948.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 49.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0886 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 6,527 includes gold, current US$ per person (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.