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

Sudan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.1% in 2009. ▲ Rising

Latest (2009)
5.1%
Change on year
up 14.0%
World rank
155th
of 202 countries
All-time high
8.9%
in 1996
All-time low
4.4%
in 1962
Years of data
50
1960–2009

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sudan, 1960–2009

02468196019842009

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 Sudan is 5.1%, measured in 2009.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.0% on the previous year and down 38.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sudan peaked at 8.9% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 1962.

That places Sudan 155th out of 202 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 50 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.8% 4.4% 7.4% 10
1970s 6.0% 5.4% 6.8% 10
1980s 7.6% 6.6% 8.5% 10
1990s 7.0% 4.6% 8.9% 10
2000s 5.6% 4.5% 8.3% 10

Countries ranked near Sudan

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  4. 156 Nepal 5.0% compare
  5. 157 Barbados 4.9% compare
  6. 158 Samoa 4.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sudan?
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sudan was 5.1% in 2009, 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 Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 1996.
What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 1962.
How does Sudan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
Sudan ranks 155th out of 202 countries with data for 2009.
Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sudan 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.