Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 3.4% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Sri Lanka, 2006–2017
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3.4% for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.6% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Sri Lanka peaked at 5.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 2006.
That places Sri Lanka 43rd out of 53 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.1% | 3.0% | 5.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Sri Lanka?
- Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Sri Lanka was 3.4% in 2017, 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 5.1% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 2006.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing?
- Sri Lanka ranks 43rd out of 53 countries with data for 2017.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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 (%)