Cuba Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Cuba's industry employment was 16.91% in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Cuba's industry employment stood at 16.91% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.99% by 2026. Cuba ranked 65th globally.
Cuba's industry employment has exhibited a declining trend over the past three and a half decades, with a notable peak in 1991 at 23.88% and a trough in 2020 at 16.64%. Since then, the country has seen a slow recovery, reaching 16.91% in 2025. This trajectory places Cuba at rank #65 globally, with peer countries such as Nicaragua and Maldives exhibiting similar employment rates. The decline in industry employment is a reflection of Cuba's economic shift towards services and tourism, as well as the country's ongoing struggle to revitalize its manufacturing sector. The recent increase in employment may indicate a tentative stabilization of the industry, however, a significant change in Cuba's economic policies, such as increased foreign investment or infrastructure development, would be necessary to reverse the long-term decline in industry employment and propel the country towards a more robust and diversified economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 17.03% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 17.01% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 16.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.91% | −0.05% | #65 |
| 2024 | 16.96% | −0.12% | #66 |
| 2023 | 17.08% | +0.21% | #67 |
| 2022 | 16.87% | +0.01% | #64 |
| 2021 | 16.86% | +0.22% | #67 |
| 2020 | 16.64% | −0.39% | #66 |
| 2019 | 17.03% | −0.14% | #72 |
| 2018 | 17.18% | +0.06% | #69 |
| 2017 | 17.12% | +0.13% | #71 |
| 2016 | 16.99% | +0.07% | #67 |
| 2015 | 16.92% | +0.03% | #65 |
| 2014 | 16.89% | −0.32% | #66 |
| 2013 | 17.21% | −1.98% | #66 |
| 2012 | 19.19% | +2.05% | #87 |
| 2011 | 17.14% | +0.06% | #67 |
Analysis
Cuba's industry employment was 16.91% in 2025, a decline of −0.05% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 16.99% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's industry employment was 16.91% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Cuba's industry employment peaked at 23.88% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Cuba was 16.64% in 2020.
Cuba ranks 65th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's industry employment is projected to reach 16.99% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Cuba in 2025 was 16.91%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_industry-employment,
title = {Cuba Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}