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

Latest (2023)
13.8%
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
14th
of 57 countries
All-time high
14.4%
in 2005
All-time low
11.8%
in 2010
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom, 2005–2023

0510152005201420232005: 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 %2023: 13.8 %

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

Annual values for Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in United Kingdom, 2005 to 2023.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 11 Greece 15.4% compare
  2. 12 Italy 15.0% compare
  3. 13 Turkey 14.6% compare
  4. 15 Spain 13.5% compare
  5. 16 North Macedonia 13.0% compare
  6. 17 Albania 12.7% 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 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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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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