Canada Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Canada's industry employment was 18.75% in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Canada's industry employment stood at 18.75% in 2025, a decline of +0.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.64% by 2026. Canada ranked 85th globally.
Canada's industry employment has experienced a downward trend over the past 35 years, with the latest figure standing at 18.75, ranking 85th globally. This value represents a significant decline from the all-time peak of 23.84 in 1991, a period marked by robust economic growth and industrial expansion in the country. In contrast, Canada's industry employment has been surpassed by several peer countries, including Libya, which has maintained a steady level of 18.63 over the years. The decline in industry employment is likely attributed to the country's shift towards service-oriented economy and a growing reliance on international trade. As Canada continues to navigate the complexities of globalization, a potential increase in automation and technological advancements in the industrial sector could alter the trajectory of industry employment, potentially leading to a stabilization or even a slight increase in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 18.31% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 18.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 18.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.75% | −0.18% | #85 |
| 2024 | 18.93% | −0.28% | #89 |
| 2023 | 19.21% | −0.16% | #92 |
| 2022 | 19.37% | +0.03% | #98 |
| 2021 | 19.34% | −0.16% | #94 |
| 2020 | 19.49% | +0.19% | #98 |
| 2019 | 19.30% | −0.40% | #92 |
| 2018 | 19.71% | −0.05% | #98 |
| 2017 | 19.75% | +0.24% | #98 |
| 2016 | 19.51% | −0.53% | #95 |
| 2015 | 20.04% | −0.19% | #100 |
| 2014 | 20.24% | −0.16% | #101 |
| 2013 | 20.40% | −0.28% | #106 |
| 2012 | 20.68% | +0.20% | #107 |
| 2011 | 20.48% | +0.22% | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada 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
Canada's industry employment was 18.75% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's industry employment peaked at 23.84% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Canada was 18.75% in 2025.
Canada ranks 85th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's industry employment is projected to reach 18.64% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Canada in 2025 was 18.75%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_industry-employment,
title = {Canada Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}