South Africa GDP from Manufacturing
Manufacturing value added as a share of GDP.
GDP from Manufacturing in South Africa decreased to 12.25 percent of GDP in 2025 from 12.80 percent of GDP in 2024.
South Africa GDP from Manufacturing — History
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South Africa GDP from Manufacturing — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
GDP from Manufacturing in South Africa decreased to 12.25 percent of GDP in 2025 from 12.80 percent of GDP in 2024.
Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2024) it was 12.8%, so the latest figure is 0.5 percentage points lower.
Over the past five years the average was 12.5%, with a range from 12.1% to 13.0%. The latest value is below that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in 1960 and has 66 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 3% of all of them.
The highest value on record is 24.9% (1981) and the lowest is 11.7% (2020). The long-run average is 19.0%.
Compared with other countries
Among 194 economies with recent data, South Africa ranks 77th from the top. The median across all these economies is 10.1%, so South Africa is above the typical country.
Among 19 major economies tracked on this site it ranks 12th.
Within Sub-Saharan Africa (43 economies with data) it ranks 14th; the regional median is 8.7%.
Statistics
- Latest
- 12.3%2025
- Previous
- 12.8%
- 5-year average
- 12.5%
- Long-run average
- 19.0%since 1960
- All-time high
- 24.9%1981
- All-time low
- 11.7%2020
- Observations
- 66Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.3% | ▼ −0.5 pp |
| 2024 | 12.8% | ▼ −0.2 pp |
| 2023 | 13.0% | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2022 | 12.4% | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2021 | 12.1% | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2020 | 11.7% | ▼ −0.7 pp |
| 2019 | 12.4% | ▼ −0.1 pp |
| 2018 | 12.5% | ▼ −0.1 pp |
| 2017 | 12.5% | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2016 | 12.5% | ▼ −0.0 pp |
| 2015 | 12.5% | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2014 | 12.5% | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 12.4% | ▼ −0.1 pp |
| 2012 | 12.5% | ▼ −0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 12.9% | ▼ −1.0 pp |
| 2010 | 13.9% | ▼ −0.6 pp |
| 2009 | 14.5% | ▼ −1.1 pp |
| 2008 | 15.6% | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2007 | 15.4% | ▼ −0.2 pp |
| 2006 | 15.6% | ▼ −1.8 pp |
| 2005 | 17.4% | ▼ −0.6 pp |
| 2004 | 18.0% | ▼ −0.5 pp |
| 2003 | 18.5% | ▼ −0.6 pp |
| 2002 | 19.1% | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2001 | 19.0% | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 19.0% | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 1999 | 18.5% | ▼ −0.8 pp |
| 1998 | 19.3% | ▼ −0.6 pp |
| 1997 | 19.9% | ▼ −0.4 pp |
| 1996 | 20.3% |
GDP from Manufacturing — South Africa vs Peers
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Understanding GDP from Manufacturing — a simple guide
What it measures
Manufacturing value added as a share of GDP.
How it is calculated
Value added by factories ÷ GDP × 100.
A share of 13% means factories produce about one-eighth of GDP.
A large manufacturing base often supports exports and jobs.
A smaller share can still mean rising output if services grow faster.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
Manufacturing drives exports, productivity and supply chains in many economies.
How to read it
A falling share does not necessarily mean falling output — services may simply be growing faster.
Data source
World Bank — World Development Indicators (series NV.IND.MANF.ZS), annual data from 1960 to 2025. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.