Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 14.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
14.8%
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
47th
of 202 countries
All-time high
19.0%
in 1995
All-time low
8.1%
in 1967
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tunisia, 1965–2024
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
Tunisia recorded 14.8% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tunisia peaked at 19.0% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 8.1%, in 1967.
That places Tunisia 47th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 8.1% | — |
| 1966 | 8.1% | -0.0% |
| 1967 | 8.1% | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 8.2% | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 8.9% | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 8.4% | -5.6% |
| 1971 | 8.7% | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 9.5% | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 9.3% | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 10.0% | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 9.1% | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 10.5% | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 10.6% | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 11.1% | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 11.6% | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 11.8% | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 11.9% | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 11.1% | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 14.2% | +27.5% |
| 1984 | 14.8% | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 15.1% | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 15.8% | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 15.1% | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 16.8% | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 17.0% | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 16.9% | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 16.5% | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 17.2% | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 18.5% | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 19.0% | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 18.3% | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 16.7% | -8.7% |
| 1998 | 16.7% | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 16.5% | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 16.3% | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 16.6% | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 16.5% | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 16.1% | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 15.8% | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 15.7% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 16.2% | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 16.8% | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 18.1% | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 15.7% | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 16.0% | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 15.4% | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 15.0% | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 14.5% | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 14.0% | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 13.8% | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 14.2% | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 14.5% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 14.3% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 14.4% | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 15.6% | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 15.2% | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 14.8% | -2.5% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 14.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 14.8% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 1.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.3% | 8.1% | 8.9% | 5 |
| 1970s | 9.9% | 8.4% | 11.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.4% | 11.1% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.3% | 16.5% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.5% | 15.7% | 18.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.8% | 13.8% | 16.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.7% | 13.7% | 15.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More economy & growth data for Tunisia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.5829 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.22 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 34.59 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0007 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.82 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 759.60 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 7.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0148 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.87 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tunisia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tunisia was 14.8% 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.0% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.1% in 1967.
- How does Tunisia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Tunisia ranks 47th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.