Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 14.3% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in North Macedonia, 1990–2025
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
North Macedonia recorded 14.3% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in North Macedonia peaked at 30.0% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 2004.
That places North Macedonia 52nd 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 36 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.0% | — |
| 1991 | 23.2% | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 27.9% | +20.2% |
| 1993 | 23.8% | -14.6% |
| 1994 | 18.9% | -20.7% |
| 1995 | 18.7% | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 18.5% | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 17.9% | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 17.2% | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 16.7% | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 9.0% | -46.4% |
| 2001 | 9.0% | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 8.4% | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 8.9% | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 7.7% | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 9.7% | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 10.2% | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 10.2% | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 8.8% | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 9.9% | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 11.4% | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 10.2% | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 9.9% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 11.0% | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 11.8% | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 12.3% | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 12.6% | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 13.3% | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 13.4% | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 13.3% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 13.5% | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 13.2% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 14.4% | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 14.3% | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 14.3% | -0.1% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 14.3% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 14.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.3% | 16.7% | 30.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.2% | 7.7% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.6% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.8% | 13.2% | 14.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More economy & growth data for North Macedonia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 400.07 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0209 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 219.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 675.78 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0354 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 371.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 10.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in North Macedonia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in North Macedonia was 14.3% 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 30.0% in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 2004.
- How does North Macedonia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- North Macedonia ranks 52nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.