Belize Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Belize's industry employment was 15.35% in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Belize's industry employment stood at 15.35% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.16% by 2026. Belize ranked 46th globally.
Belize's industry employment has experienced a downward trend over the past three and a half decades. At its peak in 1993, the country's industry employment rate reached 18.70, but by 2025, this figure had declined to 15.35, marking a significant drop of 3.35 percentage points. The current rate places Belize at the 46th position globally, below peer countries such as Israel, which has a rate of 15.15. This decline in industry employment can be attributed to various factors, including shifts in economic focus towards services and tourism, as well as potential challenges in the manufacturing sector. The trajectory of industry employment in Belize is set to continue its downward trend unless the government implements policies that support and revitalize the manufacturing sector, such as investing in infrastructure and training programs to enhance competitiveness and create jobs.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 14.90% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.35% | −0.06% | #46 |
| 2024 | 15.41% | +0.03% | #47 |
| 2023 | 15.38% | −0.36% | #50 |
| 2022 | 15.75% | −0.08% | #55 |
| 2021 | 15.83% | +0.18% | #55 |
| 2020 | 15.65% | −0.06% | #55 |
| 2019 | 15.70% | −1.78% | #52 |
| 2018 | 17.49% | +1.79% | #74 |
| 2017 | 15.70% | −0.01% | #53 |
| 2016 | 15.71% | +0.28% | #54 |
| 2015 | 15.42% | −1.47% | #54 |
| 2014 | 16.89% | −0.03% | #67 |
| 2013 | 16.92% | +0.02% | #65 |
| 2012 | 16.90% | −0.10% | #63 |
| 2011 | 17.00% | −0.08% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's industry employment was 15.35% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's industry employment peaked at 18.70% in 1993.
The lowest industry employment in Belize was 15.35% in 2025.
Belize ranks 46th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's industry employment is projected to reach 15.16% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Belize in 2025 was 15.35%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_industry-employment,
title = {Belize Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}