Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sweden
Sweden: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 12.5% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sweden, 1980–2025
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 Sweden is 12.5%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sweden peaked at 21.1% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 12.5%, in 2025.
Sweden ranks 74th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 46 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 20.7% | — |
| 1981 | 19.7% | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 19.7% | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 20.1% | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 21.0% | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 21.1% | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 20.8% | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 20.6% | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 20.3% | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 19.7% | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 16.6% | -9.2% |
| 1992 | 15.7% | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 16.1% | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 17.5% | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 19.5% | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 19.1% | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 19.3% | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 19.6% | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 19.4% | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 19.9% | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 19.0% | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 18.6% | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 17.9% | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 17.2% | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 16.8% | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 16.9% | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 15.6% | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 13.8% | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 14.9% | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 14.8% | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 14.1% | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 13.0% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 13.8% | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 13.3% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 13.4% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 13.2% | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 12.9% | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 13.7% | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 13.1% | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 12.5% | -4.7% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 12.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 12.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.3% | 19.7% | 21.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.1% | 15.7% | 19.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.2% | 13.8% | 19.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.7% | 13.0% | 14.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.0% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sweden?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Sweden was 12.5% 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 1985.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.5% in 2025.
- How does Sweden rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Sweden ranks 74th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden 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.