Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 12.9% in 2022. ▬ Flat
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom, 2005–2022
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom is 12.9%, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom peaked at 14.4% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 11.8%, in 2010.
That places United Kingdom 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.1% | 12.3% | 14.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 12.4% | 11.8% | 13.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.2% | 12.9% | 13.9% | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom?
- Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom was 12.9% in 2022, 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 14.4% in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.8% in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing?
- United Kingdom ranks 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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 (%)