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

Latest (2020)
2.0%
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
48th
of 53 countries
All-time high
6.3%
in 2013
All-time low
1.5%
in 2017
Years of data
9
2004–2020

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Mexico, 2004–2020

1234562004201220202004: 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 %

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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About this data

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
53 places, 714 data points, 2004–2023
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