Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.7% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United Kingdom, 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
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom is 7.7%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom peaked at 16.6% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 2025.
That places United Kingdom 129th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.6% | — |
| 1991 | 16.2% | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 16.0% | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 15.6% | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 16.3% | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 15.4% | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 15.2% | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 15.0% | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 14.4% | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 13.8% | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 13.3% | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 12.5% | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 12.1% | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 11.5% | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 10.9% | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 10.6% | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 10.2% | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 9.7% | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 9.3% | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 9.4% | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 9.3% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 9.6% | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 9.4% | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 9.4% | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 9.0% | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 9.0% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 9.0% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 9.1% | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 8.7% | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 8.0% | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 8.2% | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 8.0% | -3.0% |
| 2025 | 7.7% | -3.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 7.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 81% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 7.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 64% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.0% | 9.3% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.3% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom was 7.7% 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 16.6% in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 2025.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- United Kingdom ranks 129th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.