Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United States
United States: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.5% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United States, 1997–2021
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
United States recorded 10.5% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2021.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United States peaked at 16.1% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 10.5%, in 2020.
United States ranks 94th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in United States, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 16.1% | — |
| 1998 | 15.8% | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 15.5% | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 15.1% | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 13.9% | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 13.3% | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 13.2% | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 13.0% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 13.0% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 12.8% | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 12.2% | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 11.7% | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 11.9% | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 11.9% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 11.9% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 11.8% | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 11.6% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 11.6% | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 11.2% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 11.2% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 11.3% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 11.0% | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 10.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 10.5% | +0.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 10.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.8% | 15.5% | 16.1% | 3 |
| 2000s | 13.2% | 11.7% | 15.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near United States
More economy & growth data for United States
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 422.23 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,235 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 400.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,172 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 52.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United States?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in United States was 10.5% in 2021, 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 16.1% in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.5% in 2020.
- How does United States rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- United States ranks 94th out of 202 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States 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.