Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 1.0% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tuvalu, 1990–2011
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 2011, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tuvalu stood at 1.0%.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tuvalu peaked at 4.5% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2000.
That places Tuvalu 193rd out of 202 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.8% | — |
| 1991 | 3.0% | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 3.1% | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 2.4% | -23.6% |
| 1994 | 2.2% | -6.4% |
| 1995 | 3.6% | +60.0% |
| 1996 | 3.1% | -13.7% |
| 1997 | 3.8% | +22.1% |
| 1998 | 3.9% | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 4.5% | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 0.7% | -84.4% |
| 2001 | 0.7% | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 1.1% | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | -22.1% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 0.7% | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | +37.1% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -5.9% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 1.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 9% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 1.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 14% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
More economy & growth data for Tuvalu
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.93 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -915,228 BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0149 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -89.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 258,080 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 55.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0045 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 26.76 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual -0.5864 % change on previous year (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tuvalu?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Tuvalu was 1.0% in 2011, 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2000.
- How does Tuvalu rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Tuvalu ranks 193rd out of 202 countries with data for 2011.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.