Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Vanuatu, 1979–2024
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
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Vanuatu is 4.0%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Vanuatu peaked at 5.5% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2008.
Vanuatu ranks 166th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 46 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1 |
| 1980s | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7% | 2.6% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 3.8% | 5.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
More economy & growth data for Vanuatu
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -22.7% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 3,249 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.09 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 3,249 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 120.33 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 176.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.82 billion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 132.76 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Vanuatu?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Vanuatu was 4.0% 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 5.5% in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2008.
- How does Vanuatu rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Vanuatu ranks 166th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.