Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico

Mexico: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 3.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.8%
Change on year
up 86.8%
World rank
48th
of 57 countries
All-time high
6.3%
in 2013
All-time low
1.5%
in 2017
Years of data
10
2004–2023

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico, 2004–2023

1234562004201320232004: 5.6 %2009: 4.2 %2013: 6.3 %2015: 1.6 %2016: 1.6 %2017: 1.5 %2018: 1.8 %2019: 1.9 %2020: 2 %2023: 3.8 %

Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Mexico recorded 3.8% for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in 2023.

The figure is up 86.8% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico peaked at 6.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 2017.

That places Mexico 48th out of 57 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico, 2004 to 2023.
Year % Change
2004 5.6%
2009 4.2% -24.7%
2013 6.3% +49.6%
2015 1.6% -74.3%
2016 1.6% -0.6%
2017 1.5% -7.5%
2018 1.8% +20.8%
2019 1.9% +8.3%
2020 2.0% +5.1%
2023 3.8% +86.8%

Mexico compared with similar countries

  • Mexico's 3.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.8%, 66% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
  • Mexico's 3.8% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.4%, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.9% 4.2% 5.6% 2
2010s 2.5% 1.5% 6.3% 6
2020s 2.9% 2.0% 3.8% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 45 Germany 5.0% compare
  2. 46 Uruguay 4.7% compare
  3. 47 Malaysia 3.9% compare
  4. 49 Colombia 3.5% compare
  5. 50 Sri Lanka 3.4% compare
  6. 51 Chile 3.4% compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico?
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico was 3.8% in 2023, 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 Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 6.3% in 2013.
What is the lowest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2017.
How does Mexico rank for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing?
Mexico ranks 48th out of 57 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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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Indicator
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
57 places, 804 data points, 2004–2024
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