Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 13.8% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom, 2005–2023
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 13.8%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 12.0% 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 57 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.4% | — |
| 2006 | 13.0% | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 13.3% | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 12.8% | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 12.3% | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 11.8% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 12.1% | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 12.0% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 12.3% | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 12.2% | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 12.4% | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 13.1% | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 12.3% | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 12.8% | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 13.9% | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 12.9% | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 12.9% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 13.8% | +6.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 13.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.2%, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 13.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.6%, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
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 | 13.4% | 12.9% | 13.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
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 13.8% 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 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 57 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. 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 (%).