Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Norway
Norway: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 6.1% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
6.1%
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
142nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
18.4%
in 1974
All-time low
4.8%
in 2022
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Norway, 1970–2025
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
Norway recorded 6.1% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Norway peaked at 18.4% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 2022.
That places Norway 142nd 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 56 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Norway, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 17.8% | — |
| 1971 | 17.2% | -3.0% |
| 1972 | 17.4% | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 17.8% | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 18.4% | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 17.9% | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 16.7% | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 16.1% | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 14.9% | -7.5% |
| 1979 | 15.7% | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 13.5% | -14.2% |
| 1981 | 12.4% | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 11.9% | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 11.6% | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 11.8% | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 11.4% | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 11.7% | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 11.8% | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 12.0% | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 11.2% | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 10.4% | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 10.0% | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 10.1% | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 10.3% | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 10.4% | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 10.9% | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 10.1% | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 10.1% | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 10.6% | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 10.2% | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 9.0% | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 9.1% | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 9.0% | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 9.0% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 8.7% | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 8.3% | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 8.4% | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 8.4% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 7.8% | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 7.5% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 7.2% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 6.8% | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 6.6% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 6.6% | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6.8% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 6.9% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 6.4% | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 6.0% | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 6.4% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 5.5% | -14.4% |
| 2022 | 4.8% | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | +18.0% |
| 2024 | 5.8% | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 6.1% | +6.0% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 6.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 64% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Norway's 6.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 51% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.0% | 14.9% | 18.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.9% | 11.2% | 13.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.3% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.5% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.6% | 6.0% | 7.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 4.8% | 6.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More economy & growth data for Norway
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7416 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0021 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 198.35 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -7.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -164.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,394 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Norway?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Norway was 6.1% 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 18.4% in 1974.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 2022.
- How does Norway rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Norway ranks 142nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Norway 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.