UNIDO Statistics publishes a series of quarterly reports about current growth trends of the world manufacturing production, which is based on the index numbers of industrial production (IIP) collected from national data sources. The main objective of this report is to provide an overview of the current growth trends of the world manufacturing production by country groups and by major sectors.

The report compares Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing competitiveness with three comparator countries: Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey. Although not the largest economy in the four countries, Saudi Arabia has the highest manufacturing productivity as reflected by the high MVA per capita and technology intensity. Its manufacturing growth is also stable. However, there is still a distance from leading industrialized countries. These can be reflected by Saudi Arabia’s positions in world competitiveness rankings.

Economies' inclusive and green industrial performance: An evidence based proposed index

This biennial publication provides a unique overview of the role of mining and utility activities in the world economy, presenting detailed time series data on the level, structure and growth of such activities by country and sector. World Statistics on Mining and Utilities offers country level data on the number of establishments, employment and output of activities such as coal, iron ore and crude petroleum mining as well as production and supply of electricity, natural gas and water.

The CIP Index, edition 2020 draws a picture of a global manufacturing sector recovering in strength in context of a macro environment that has been shaking by economic and political insecurity and reduced trust in the benefits of globalization. Across countries, changes in industrial competitiveness are indicative of new leaderships, potentials and pitfalls as the world sees a renewed role for manufacturing—particularly, manufacturing driven by the new innovation and technology race of Industry 4.0—as key to securing inclusive and sustainable development.