Argentina Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Argentina's industry employment was 21.18% in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Argentina's industry employment stood at 21.18% in 2025, a rise of +0.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.48% by 2026. Argentina ranked 113th globally.
Argentina’s share of employment in industry fell from an all‑time peak of 27.38 percent in 1991 to a trough of 18.66 percent in 2002, before gradually recovering to 21.18 percent in 2025, placing the country 113th globally. The 35‑year series shows a long‑term decline punctuated by the early‑2000s collapse, after which modest gains have been achieved, yet the current level remains below the pre‑crisis peak and slightly above the 2025 figures for peers such as Chile (21.50) and Armenia (21.30). The persistence of structural rigidities in the manufacturing sector and periodic macro‑economic instability have limited a faster rebound, while recent policy incentives for value‑added production have helped stabilize employment shares. If reforms that improve productivity and attract foreign direct investment take hold, Argentina could see a steady upward drift in industrial employment, narrowing the gap with higher‑ranked economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 21.76% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 21.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 21.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.18% | +0.07% | #113 |
| 2024 | 21.11% | −0.30% | #114 |
| 2023 | 21.41% | +0.29% | #115 |
| 2022 | 21.12% | +0.63% | #114 |
| 2021 | 20.48% | −0.44% | #111 |
| 2020 | 20.93% | +0.31% | #116 |
| 2019 | 20.61% | −0.17% | #114 |
| 2018 | 20.78% | −0.35% | #114 |
| 2017 | 21.13% | −0.44% | #113 |
| 2016 | 21.57% | −0.80% | #115 |
| 2015 | 22.37% | −0.43% | #119 |
| 2014 | 22.79% | +0.32% | #119 |
| 2013 | 22.47% | +0.35% | #123 |
| 2012 | 22.12% | −0.27% | #120 |
| 2011 | 22.39% | +0.81% | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's industry employment was 21.18% in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's industry employment peaked at 27.38% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Argentina was 18.66% in 2002.
Argentina ranks 113th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's industry employment is projected to reach 21.48% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Argentina in 2025 was 21.18%. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_industry-employment,
title = {Argentina Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}