Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tonga
Tonga: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tonga, 1975–2024
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
Tonga recorded 5.5% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tonga peaked at 8.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 1983.
That places Tonga 148th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 50 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.7% | 4.5% | 6.7% | 5 |
| 1980s | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.5% | 4.4% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.5% | 6.5% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9% | 5.2% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 145 Mongolia 5.9% compare
- 146 Botswana 5.7% compare
- 147 New Caledonia 5.6% compare
- 149 Eritrea 5.5% compare
- 150 Seychelles 5.4% compare
More economy & growth data for Tonga
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -43.8% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 5.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,934 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 511.89 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,934 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2.4 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 468.46 million current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 197.32 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 218.66 million current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 92.11 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tonga?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tonga was 5.5% in 2024, 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 Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 1983.
- How does Tonga rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Tonga ranks 148th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tonga 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.