Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Switzerland

Switzerland: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 6.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
6.9%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
37th
of 57 countries
All-time high
12.4%
in 2009
All-time low
6.7%
in 2021
Years of data
15
2009–2023

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Switzerland, 2009–2023

02.557.51012.52009201620232009: 12.4 %2010: 9.8 %2011: 10.4 %2012: 10 %2013: 9.8 %2014: 9.9 %2015: 9.6 %2016: 8.5 %2017: 8.8 %2018: 8.8 %2019: 8.3 %2020: 8.1 %2021: 6.7 %2022: 6.9 %2023: 6.9 %

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

Analysis

In 2023, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Switzerland stood at 6.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Switzerland peaked at 12.4% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6.7%, in 2021.

That places Switzerland 37th out of 57 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Switzerland, 2009 to 2023.
Year % Change
2009 12.4%
2010 9.8% -20.9%
2011 10.4% +5.5%
2012 10.0% -3.5%
2013 9.8% -2.6%
2014 9.9% +1.4%
2015 9.6% -3.5%
2016 8.5% -11.3%
2017 8.8% +3.4%
2018 8.8% +1.0%
2019 8.3% -6.3%
2020 8.1% -2.7%
2021 6.7% -17.6%
2022 6.9% +3.6%
2023 6.9% +0.0%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 6.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.2%, 67% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 6.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.6%, 65% of the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.4% 12.4% 12.4% 1
2010s 9.4% 8.3% 10.4% 10
2020s 7.1% 6.7% 8.1% 4

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 34 Hungary 8.1% compare
  2. 35 Japan 7.8% compare
  3. 36 Belgium 6.9% compare
  4. 38 Indonesia 6.5% compare
  5. 39 Sweden 6.4% compare
  6. 40 Denmark 5.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Switzerland?
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Switzerland was 6.9% 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 12.4% in 2009.
What is the lowest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 6.7% in 2021.
How does Switzerland rank for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing?
Switzerland ranks 37th out of 57 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Switzerland 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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