Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 0.0% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Venezuela, 1968–2011
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
Venezuela recorded 0.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Venezuela peaked at 19.6% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1991.
That places Venezuela 202nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 2 |
| 1970s | 17.8% | 17.0% | 19.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.1% | 15.6% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.4% | 0.0% | 14.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 199 Micronesia (country) 0.5% compare
- 200 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.4% compare
- 201 Bermuda 0.3% compare
More economy & growth data for Venezuela
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.8% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 254.9% (2016)
- GDP per capita 1,519 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 43.31 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,519 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 165.46 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 996.97 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 6.03 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 0 current LCU (2011)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 0 current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Venezuela?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Venezuela was 0.0% 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 19.6% in 1974.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1991.
- How does Venezuela rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Venezuela ranks 202nd out of 202 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.