Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Poland
Poland: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 15.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Poland, 1995–2025
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
Poland recorded 15.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Poland peaked at 19.3% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 14.1%, in 2002.
That places Poland 42nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Poland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 19.3% | — |
| 1996 | 18.3% | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 17.6% | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 17.3% | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 16.7% | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 15.9% | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 14.4% | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 14.1% | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 15.4% | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 16.6% | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 16.4% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 16.5% | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 16.6% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 16.5% | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 16.7% | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 16.2% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 16.1% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 16.6% | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 15.6% | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 16.9% | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 17.7% | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 18.3% | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 16.5% | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 16.7% | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 16.2% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 17.3% | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 17.7% | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 17.5% | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 16.1% | -7.9% |
| 2025 | 15.0% | -6.4% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 15.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Poland's 15.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.8% | 16.7% | 19.3% | 5 |
| 2000s | 15.9% | 14.1% | 16.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.7% | 15.6% | 18.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.6% | 15.0% | 17.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More economy & growth data for Poland
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 159.43 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0061 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 116.42 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 113.13 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Poland?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Poland was 15.0% 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 19.3% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.1% in 2002.
- How does Poland rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Poland ranks 42nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland 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.