Algeria Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Algeria's industry employment was 32.26% in 2025, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Algeria's industry employment stood at 32.26% in 2025, a rise of +0.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.49% by 2026. Algeria ranked 171st globally.
Algeria’s share of the labour force employed in industry rose steadily over the 35‑year series, reaching 32.26 percent in 2025 – the highest level recorded since the series began and placing the country 171st globally. The indicator’s all‑time trough of 23.46 percent occurred in 1994, after which a gradual upward trajectory lifted industrial employment by more than eight percentage points. This rise outpaced that of Slovenia (31.97 percent) and ran close to Romania’s 32.57 percent, suggesting that Algeria’s industrial sector has been expanding faster than several European peers. The sustained increase reflects continued investment in manufacturing, mining and energy processing, sectors that have benefitted from both domestic demand and export‑oriented policies. If the government maintains supportive fiscal measures and improves workforce skills, the upward trend in industry employment is likely to continue, potentially pushing the share above the mid‑30s percentage range in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 32.86% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 32.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 32.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.26% | +0.14% | #171 |
| 2024 | 32.12% | +0.16% | #171 |
| 2023 | 31.96% | +0.18% | #172 |
| 2022 | 31.78% | +0.28% | #176 |
| 2021 | 31.50% | +0.24% | #175 |
| 2020 | 31.26% | +0.04% | #174 |
| 2019 | 31.22% | +0.08% | #173 |
| 2018 | 31.13% | +0.15% | #173 |
| 2017 | 30.98% | −0.36% | #175 |
| 2016 | 31.35% | +0.20% | #175 |
| 2015 | 31.14% | +0.07% | #175 |
| 2014 | 31.07% | +0.69% | #176 |
| 2013 | 30.38% | −0.21% | #172 |
| 2012 | 30.59% | −0.27% | #174 |
| 2011 | 30.86% | +0.47% | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's industry employment was 32.26% in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's industry employment peaked at 32.26% in 2025.
The lowest industry employment in Algeria was 23.46% in 1994.
Algeria ranks 171st globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's industry employment is projected to reach 32.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Algeria in 2025 was 32.26%. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_industry-employment,
title = {Algeria Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}