Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Portugal

Portugal: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 11.3% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
11.3%
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
85th
of 202 countries
All-time high
16.6%
in 1996
All-time low
11.1%
in 2009
Years of data
31
1995–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Portugal, 1995–2025

0510151995201020251995: 15.9 % of GDP1996: 16.6 % of GDP1997: 16.5 % of GDP1998: 16 % of GDP1999: 15.6 % of GDP2000: 15 % of GDP2001: 14.7 % of GDP2002: 14.2 % of GDP2003: 13.5 % of GDP2004: 13.1 % of GDP2005: 12.6 % of GDP2006: 12.3 % of GDP2007: 12.2 % of GDP2008: 11.9 % of GDP2009: 11.1 % of GDP2010: 11.6 % of GDP2011: 11.3 % of GDP2012: 11.4 % of GDP2013: 11.6 % of GDP2014: 11.8 % of GDP2015: 12.3 % of GDP2016: 12.2 % of GDP2017: 12.4 % of GDP2018: 12.3 % of GDP2019: 11.9 % of GDP2020: 12.1 % of GDP2021: 12.4 % of GDP2022: 12.5 % of GDP2023: 12.1 % of GDP2024: 11.7 % of GDP2025: 11.3 % of GDP

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 Portugal is 11.3%, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Portugal peaked at 16.6% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 11.1%, in 2009.

Portugal ranks 85th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 16.1% 15.6% 16.6% 5
2000s 13.1% 11.1% 15.0% 10
2010s 11.9% 11.3% 12.4% 10
2020s 12.0% 11.3% 12.5% 6

Countries ranked near Portugal

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  3. 84 Palestine 11.3% compare
  4. 86 Israel 11.2% compare
  5. 87 Mauritius 11.2% compare
  6. 88 Belgium 11.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Portugal?
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Portugal was 11.3% 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 Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 16.6% in 1996.
What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 11.1% in 2009.
How does Portugal rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
Portugal ranks 85th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Portugal 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

Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.