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Congo, Republic of Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

19.48% −0.04% (-0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #98 Global Peak 25.65% (1991) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's industry employment stood at 19.48% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.30% by 2026. Congo, Republic of ranked 98th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 19.03% - -
2027* trend 19.17% - -
2026* trend 19.30% - -
2025 19.48% −0.04% #98
2024 19.52% −0.11% #98
2023 19.63% −0.27% #97
2022 19.90% −0.05% #103
2021 19.96% −0.11% #104
2020 20.07% −0.21% #106
2019 20.28% −0.36% #105
2018 20.64% −0.56% #113
2017 21.19% −0.87% #115
2016 22.06% −1.44% #119
2015 23.50% −0.50% #125
2014 24.00% +0.11% #134
2013 23.89% −0.49% #133
2012 24.38% +0.52% #133
2011 23.85% −0.21% #133
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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's industry employment?

Congo, Republic of's industry employment was 19.48% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's industry employment peaked at 25.65% in 1991.

What was the lowest industry employment in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest industry employment in Congo, Republic of was 19.48% in 2025.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in industry employment?

Congo, Republic of ranks 98th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2026?

Congo, Republic of's industry employment is projected to reach 19.30% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The industry employment of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 19.48%. This ranks 98th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_industry-employment, title = {Congo, Republic of Industry Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/industry-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }