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

Latest (2011)
0.0%
World rank
202nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
19.6%
in 1974
All-time low
0.0%
in 1991
Years of data
44
1968–2011

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Venezuela, 1968–2011

051015201968198920111968: 16.8 % of GDP1969: 16.8 % of GDP1970: 17 % of GDP1971: 17.7 % of GDP1972: 17.6 % of GDP1973: 17.8 % of GDP1974: 19.6 % of GDP1975: 17.3 % of GDP1976: 18.3 % of GDP1977: 17.3 % of GDP1978: 17.2 % of GDP1979: 18.2 % of GDP1980: 17.7 % of GDP1981: 16.5 % of GDP1982: 17.5 % of GDP1983: 17.9 % of GDP1984: 16.2 % of GDP1985: 16.8 % of GDP1986: 19 % of GDP1987: 17 % of GDP1988: 17.1 % of GDP1989: 15.6 % of GDP1990: 14.2 % of GDP1991: 0 % of GDP1992: 0 % of GDP1993: 0 % of GDP1994: 0 % of GDP1995: 0 % of GDP1996: 0 % of GDP1997: 0 % of GDP1998: 0 % of GDP1999: 0 % of GDP2000: 0 % of GDP2001: 0 % of GDP2002: 0 % of GDP2003: 0 % of GDP2004: 0 % of GDP2005: 0 % of GDP2006: 0 % of GDP2007: 0 % of GDP2008: 0 % of GDP2009: 0 % of GDP2010: 0 % of GDP2011: 0 % of GDP

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  2. 200 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.4% compare
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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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Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.