Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Slovenia
Slovenia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 18.6% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Slovenia, 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
Slovenia recorded 18.6% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Slovenia peaked at 22.2% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 17.2%, in 2009.
Slovenia ranks 30th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Slovenia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 21.4% | — |
| 1996 | 21.6% | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 22.1% | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 22.2% | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 22.0% | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 21.7% | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 22.0% | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 21.6% | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 21.7% | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 21.5% | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 20.6% | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 20.5% | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 20.4% | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 19.2% | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 17.2% | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 17.5% | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 18.2% | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 18.7% | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 19.2% | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 19.6% | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 20.0% | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 20.2% | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 20.6% | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 20.4% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 20.6% | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 20.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 19.9% | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 19.9% | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 19.5% | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 19.4% | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 18.6% | -3.9% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's 18.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 2.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's 18.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.9% | 21.4% | 22.2% | 5 |
| 2000s | 20.6% | 17.2% | 22.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.5% | 17.5% | 20.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.6% | 18.6% | 20.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Slovenia
More economy & growth data for Slovenia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.06 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0133 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 498.62 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.80 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0226 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 845.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 25.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0446 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 1,666 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Slovenia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Slovenia was 18.6% 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 Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 1998.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.2% in 2009.
- How does Slovenia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Slovenia ranks 30th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Slovenia 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.