Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Senegal
Senegal: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 13.2% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Senegal, 1999–2025
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 Senegal stood at 13.2%. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Senegal peaked at 21.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 13.2%, in 2025.
That places Senegal 61st 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 27 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 20.3% | — |
| 2000 | 20.8% | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 21.0% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 21.6% | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 20.6% | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 21.0% | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 19.9% | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 19.2% | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 18.6% | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 17.5% | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 15.8% | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 15.6% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 17.2% | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 17.0% | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 17.4% | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 17.0% | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 17.0% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 16.4% | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 15.8% | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 15.5% | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 14.9% | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 14.6% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 15.1% | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 15.6% | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 14.5% | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 14.2% | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 13.2% | -7.2% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 13.2% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 13.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.3% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 19.6% | 15.8% | 21.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.4% | 14.9% | 17.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.5% | 13.2% | 15.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More economy & growth data for Senegal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 48.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0015 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.6 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.02 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -57.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0627 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 108.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Senegal?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Senegal was 13.2% 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 21.6% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.2% in 2025.
- How does Senegal rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Senegal ranks 61st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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.