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
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Portugal, 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
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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15.9% | — |
| 1996 | 16.6% | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 16.5% | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 16.0% | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 15.6% | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 15.0% | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 14.7% | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 14.2% | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 13.1% | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 12.6% | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 12.3% | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 12.2% | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 11.9% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 11.1% | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 11.6% | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 11.3% | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 11.4% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 11.6% | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 11.8% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 12.3% | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 12.2% | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 12.4% | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 12.3% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 11.9% | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 12.1% | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 12.4% | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 12.5% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 12.1% | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 11.7% | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 11.3% | -3.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 11.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.2× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 11.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 94% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
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
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.