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
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico, 2004–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Mexico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 84.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 157.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.55 (2050)
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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Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total manufacturing value added based on international classification (%).