High-tech industrial machinery inside a modern factory. Pipes and equipment dominate the space.

One country makes the most

According to UNIDO, China had the highest manufacturing output in 2023, producing 28.7% of the global total. The United States, Germany, Japan, and India followed.

Which Countries Lead Manufacturing Today

From above of business newspaper with trading indexes and flags of Germany France and European Union

But output is not the whole story

UNIDO's Competitive Industrial Performance Index also looks at factors like high-tech ability and impact on the world economy. On that index, Germany ranked first in 2020.

Which Countries Lead Manufacturing Today

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