Bosnia and Herzegovina Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry employment was 30.60% in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry employment stood at 30.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.62% by 2026. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 164th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry employment has experienced moderate fluctuations over the past 35 years, with a notable peak of 33.52 in 2020 and a trough of 28.90 in 2011. The country has maintained a relatively low ranking globally, with its latest industry employment rate standing at 30.60, positioning it at #164 globally. This rate is comparable to that of North Macedonia, which boasts a slightly higher rate of 30.63. Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry employment has been steadily increasing since 2011, but the pace of growth has slowed in recent years. Despite this, the country's industry employment rate remains relatively stable, reflecting a resilient industrial sector. Should Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic growth accelerate, driven by investments in infrastructure and human capital, it is likely to see a rise in industry employment, potentially propelling it out of the lower ranks and into more competitive territory.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 30.62% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 30.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 30.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.60% | −0.04% | #164 |
| 2024 | 30.64% | +0.01% | #164 |
| 2023 | 30.63% | −0.04% | #165 |
| 2022 | 30.67% | +0.08% | #170 |
| 2021 | 30.59% | −2.92% | #170 |
| 2020 | 33.52% | +1.77% | #179 |
| 2019 | 31.74% | −0.45% | #175 |
| 2018 | 32.19% | +2.67% | #176 |
| 2017 | 29.52% | −1.76% | #168 |
| 2016 | 31.28% | +1.77% | #174 |
| 2015 | 29.51% | −0.51% | #169 |
| 2014 | 30.02% | +0.20% | #170 |
| 2013 | 29.82% | −0.47% | #168 |
| 2012 | 30.30% | +1.39% | #170 |
| 2011 | 28.90% | −1.95% | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry employment was 30.60% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry employment peaked at 33.52% in 2020.
The lowest industry employment in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 28.90% in 2011.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 164th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry employment is projected to reach 30.62% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 30.60%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_industry-employment,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}