Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico
Mexico: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 2.0% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico, 2004–2020
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 2.0% for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in 2020.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 51.3% 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 53 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1 |
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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 2.0% in 2020, 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 53 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. 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 (%)