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

Latest (2022)
12.9%
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
14th
of 53 countries
All-time high
14.4%
in 2005
All-time low
11.8%
in 2010
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom, 2005–2022

0510152005201320222005: 14.4 %2006: 13 %2007: 13.3 %2008: 12.8 %2009: 12.3 %2010: 11.8 %2011: 12.1 %2012: 12 %2013: 12.3 %2014: 12.2 %2015: 12.4 %2016: 13.1 %2017: 12.3 %2018: 12.8 %2019: 12.8 %2020: 13.9 %2021: 12.9 %2022: 12.9 %

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

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  3. 13 North Macedonia 13.5% compare
  4. 15 Spain 12.7% compare
  5. 16 Netherlands 11.9% compare
  6. 17 Norway 11.1% compare

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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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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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