Top 5 Semiconductor Manufacturing Countries in the World

In this piece, we will take a look at the top five semiconductor manufacturing countries in the world. For more countries, head on over to Top 10 Semiconductor Manufacturing Countries in the World.

5. Federal Republic of Germany

Number of Operational and Planned Fabs December 4, 2022: 20

The Federal Republic of Germany is a Central European country that is also the largest European economy and one that is a global economic powerhouse. The German economy was worth a whopping $5.3 trillion in 2022, making it the fifth largest in the world and lending it a per capital income of $63,835. The bulk of the country’s exports are services, and industry comes in second place.

German exports stood at a staggering $1.6 trillion in 2021, with the U.S. and China the country’s largest trading partners. There are 20 chipmaking facilities in the country, belonging to various countries – both German and international.