Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total in South Korea

South Korea: Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total was 12.8% in 2006. ▲ Rising

Latest (2006)
12.8%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
13th
of 33 countries
All-time high
13.0%
in 2003
All-time low
11.2%
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2006

Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total in South Korea, 2000–2006

0510152000200320062000: 11.22001: 11.92002: 12.32003: 132004: 12.12005: 12.82006: 12.8

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2006, proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total in South Korea stood at 12.8%.

That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.

South Korea ranks 13th of 33 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total manufacturing value added based on international classification (%) in South Korea, 2000 to 2006.
Year Value Change
2000 11.2%
2001 11.9% +5.9%
2002 12.3% +3.3%
2003 13.0% +5.5%
2004 12.1% -6.6%
2005 12.8% +5.5%
2006 12.8% +0.6%

South Korea compared with similar countries

  • South Korea's 12.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.6%, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 10 Slovenia 14.1% compare
  2. 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13.7% compare
  3. 11 United Kingdom 13.7% compare
  4. 13 Republic of Korea 12.8% compare
  5. 15 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 12.8% compare
  6. 16 Czechia 12.0% compare

See the full ranking of 33 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total in South Korea?
Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total in South Korea was 12.8% in 2006, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 2003.
What is the lowest proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 2000.
How does South Korea rank for proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total?
South Korea ranks 13th out of 33 countries with data for 2006.
Is proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total manufacturing value added based on international classification (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total manufacturing value added based on international classification (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
33 places, 207 data points, 2000–2020
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