Azerbaijan Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Azerbaijan's industry employment was 15.54% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's industry employment stood at 15.54% in 2025, a rise of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.56% by 2026. Azerbaijan ranked 47th globally.
Azerbaijan's industry employment rate has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. At 15.54% of the labor force, it currently ranks 47th globally, according to the World Bank. The rate peaked in 1991 at 16.82%, but subsequently declined to a trough of 10.82% in 2001. Notably, this trend closely mirrors that of peer country Belize, which has also struggled to maintain a stable industry employment rate. In contrast, other peer countries such as Botswana and Israel have seen more sustained growth in this area. Since the late 1990s, Azerbaijan's industry employment rate has gradually increased, albeit at a slow pace. A continued shift towards diversification and investment in the non-oil sector could potentially alter the trajectory of industry employment in Azerbaijan, potentially leading to a more significant increase in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 15.65% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.54% | +0.10% | #47 |
| 2024 | 15.43% | +0.03% | #48 |
| 2023 | 15.40% | −0.04% | #51 |
| 2022 | 15.44% | +0.14% | #51 |
| 2021 | 15.30% | +0.23% | #51 |
| 2020 | 15.07% | −0.06% | #52 |
| 2019 | 15.13% | +0.41% | #48 |
| 2018 | 14.72% | +0.35% | #47 |
| 2017 | 14.37% | +0.05% | #45 |
| 2016 | 14.33% | +0.26% | #45 |
| 2015 | 14.06% | −0.24% | #43 |
| 2014 | 14.30% | −0.07% | #45 |
| 2013 | 14.38% | +0.09% | #47 |
| 2012 | 14.29% | +0.21% | #45 |
| 2011 | 14.07% | +0.36% | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's industry employment was 15.54% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's industry employment peaked at 16.82% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Azerbaijan was 10.82% in 2001.
Azerbaijan ranks 47th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's industry employment is projected to reach 15.56% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 15.54%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_industry-employment,
title = {Azerbaijan Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}