Countries Where Industry Dominates the Economy (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Guyana leads with industry value added (% of GDP) of 75.1%.
Libya ranks #2 at 73.2%.
Brunei Darussalam ranks #3 at 60.0%.
Qatar ranks #4 at 57.0%.
Kuwait ranks #5 at 54.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Industry Value Added (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Industry Value Added (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Guyana | 75.1% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Libya | 73.2% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Brunei Darussalam | 60.0% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 57.0% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Kuwait | 54.1% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Oman | 52.7% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Gabon | 47.2% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 47.0% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Iraq | 45.4% | 2025 |
| 10 |  United Arab Emirates | 44.3% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Cambodia | 43.1% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Saudi Arabia | 43.0% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Equatorial Guinea | 41.4% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Bahrain | 41.2% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 39.7% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 39.6% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Azerbaijan | 39.5% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Liechtenstein | 39.1% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Indonesia | 38.7% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Ireland | 37.8% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Viet Nam | 37.6% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Mongolia | 37.2% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Zimbabwe | 37.1% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Papua New Guinea | 36.5% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Myanmar | 36.2% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest industry value added (% of GDP) in 2025?
Guyana has the highest industry value added (% of GDP) at 75.1% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 201 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.