Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 18.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
18.9%
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
27th
of 202 countries
All-time high
20.7%
in 2021
All-time low
17.7%
in 2000
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Switzerland, 1990–2025
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 Switzerland stood at 18.9%.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Switzerland peaked at 20.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 17.7%, in 2000.
That places Switzerland 27th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19.5% | — |
| 1991 | 19.4% | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 19.1% | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 18.9% | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 19.2% | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 19.0% | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 18.7% | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 18.8% | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 18.5% | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 18.3% | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 17.7% | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 18.5% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 18.9% | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 18.7% | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 18.7% | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 19.0% | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 19.3% | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 19.5% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 19.6% | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 18.3% | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 18.3% | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 18.7% | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 18.3% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 18.4% | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 18.3% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 17.9% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 18.2% | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 18.4% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 18.6% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 19.2% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 19.0% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 20.7% | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 19.9% | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 19.4% | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 19.1% | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 18.9% | -0.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 18.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 2.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 18.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.9% | 18.3% | 19.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.8% | 17.7% | 19.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.4% | 17.9% | 19.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.5% | 18.9% | 20.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6894 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.32 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,784 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 88.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0118 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Switzerland?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Switzerland was 18.9% 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 20.7% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.7% in 2000.
- How does Switzerland rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Switzerland ranks 27th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.