Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malaysia
Malaysia: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 0.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malaysia, 2005–2021
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malaysia is 0.7%, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 75.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malaysia peaked at 11.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2021.
Malaysia ranks 51st of 53 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.8% | 2.3% | 11.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malaysia?
- Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malaysia was 0.7% in 2021, according to United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.0% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2021.
- How does Malaysia rank for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing?
- Malaysia ranks 51st out of 53 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total manufacturing value added based on international classification (%)