Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 15.8% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
15.8%
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
38th
of 202 countries
All-time high
16.1%
in 2024
All-time low
4.0%
in 1980
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia, 1968–2025
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
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Saudi Arabia stood at 15.8%.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 16.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 1980.
Saudi Arabia ranks 38th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 58 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 7.7% | — |
| 1969 | 7.7% | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 8.2% | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 6.8% | -17.5% |
| 1972 | 5.9% | -12.3% |
| 1973 | 5.2% | -11.8% |
| 1974 | 4.9% | -7.4% |
| 1975 | 5.0% | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 4.6% | -8.5% |
| 1977 | 4.2% | -7.9% |
| 1978 | 4.4% | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 4.9% | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 4.0% | -19.3% |
| 1981 | 4.7% | +18.7% |
| 1982 | 4.8% | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 6.1% | +28.5% |
| 1984 | 7.6% | +23.2% |
| 1985 | 7.8% | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 7.5% | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 8.8% | +17.3% |
| 1988 | 8.8% | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 8.5% | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 8.3% | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 8.3% | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 8.8% | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 8.8% | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 9.0% | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 9.3% | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 9.5% | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 9.8% | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 10.2% | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 9.9% | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 9.2% | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 9.6% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 9.9% | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 10.3% | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 10.1% | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 9.4% | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 9.4% | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 9.8% | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 8.8% | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 10.6% | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 10.8% | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 9.9% | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 10.0% | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 11.0% | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 13.1% | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 13.5% | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 12.6% | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 12.9% | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 13.4% | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 14.1% | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 15.1% | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 15.9% | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 16.1% | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 15.8% | -1.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 15.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.7× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 15.8% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 1.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 2 |
| 1970s | 5.4% | 4.2% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.9% | 4.0% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.2% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.7% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 9.8% | 13.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.1% | 13.4% | 16.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 27.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0212 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 731.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 32.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 52.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0256 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 882.47 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Saudi Arabia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Saudi Arabia was 15.8% 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 16.1% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 1980.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 38th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.