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Bhutan Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

15.88% +0.36% (+2.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #49 Global Peak 15.88% (2025) Source World Bank

Bhutan Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's industry employment stood at 15.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.75% by 2026. Bhutan ranked 49th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 15.91% - -
2027* trend 15.83% - -
2026* trend 15.75% - -
2025 15.88% +0.36% #49
2024 15.52% +0.27% #49
2023 15.25% +0.01% #49
2022 15.24% −0.37% #49
2021 15.61% +0.75% #54
2020 14.86% −0.59% #47
2019 15.45% +2.39% #50
2018 13.06% +1.33% #34
2017 11.73% +0.95% #29
2016 10.78% +1.12% #28
2015 9.66% −1.16% #22
2014 10.82% −0.14% #28
2013 10.96% +1.06% #26
2012 9.90% +0.69% #20
2011 9.21% +2.47% #19
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's industry employment?

Bhutan's industry employment was 15.88% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Bhutan?

Bhutan's industry employment peaked at 15.88% in 2025.

What was the lowest industry employment in Bhutan?

The lowest industry employment in Bhutan was 4.93% in 1991.

How does Bhutan rank in industry employment?

Bhutan ranks 49th globally in industry employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry employment of Bhutan in 2026?

Bhutan's industry employment is projected to reach 15.75% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Bhutan in 2025?

The industry employment of Bhutan in 2025 was 15.88%. This ranks 49th in the world.

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