Share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product was 43.2% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product in United Kingdom, 2008–2023
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product in United Kingdom is 43.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product in United Kingdom peaked at 46.1% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 40.4%, in 2021.
United Kingdom ranks 27th of 100 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 45.2% | — |
| 2009 | 42.3% | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 44.4% | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 45.9% | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 45.5% | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 46.1% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 44.7% | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 42.8% | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 44.5% | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 45.5% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 42.7% | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 42.2% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 42.3% | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 40.4% | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 40.6% | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 43.2% | +6.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 43.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.8%, 1.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 43.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.1%, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.7% | 42.3% | 45.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 44.4% | 42.2% | 46.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.6% | 40.4% | 43.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- 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)
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- 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 medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product in United Kingdom?
- Share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product in United Kingdom was 43.2% in 2023, according to United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 46.1% in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.4% in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product?
- United Kingdom ranks 27th out of 100 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 medium and high-tech manufacturing in gross domestic product. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of medium and high-tech manufacturing value added in total value added (%).