Provided is a method for manufacturing an inductor, the method comprising: forming a first magnetic layer; and forming, on the first magnetic layer, a discontinuous layer of one of a second magnetic layer and an electrically conductive layer, and forming the other in a discontinuous portion of the discontinuous layer. The thickness of the second magnetic layer is greater than the thickness of the electrically conductive layer. The method further comprises forming a third magnetic layer in a groove portion caused by the difference in thickness between the second magnetic layer and the electrically conductive layer. Also provided is a method for manufacturing an electronic component including an inductor, the method comprising fabricating an inductor according to the method for manufacturing an inductor.