Eritrea Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Eritrea's industry employment was 12.74% in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's industry employment stood at 12.74% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.79% by 2026. Eritrea ranked 32nd globally.
Eritrea’s share of the labour force employed in industry has remained remarkably stable over the 35‑year series, staying at 12.74 percent in both the earliest observation of 1991 and the latest 2025 estimate, which places the country 32nd globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 13.08 percent in 2014 before falling to a trough of 12.48 percent in 1992, but the subsequent decades have seen only marginal fluctuations around the 12.7 percent mark. This constancy contrasts with the modestly higher industrial employment share of the Central African Republic at 13.39 percent and is comparable to Fiji’s 12.65 percent, suggesting that Eritrea’s industrial sector has neither expanded nor contracted dramatically relative to peers with similar rankings. The persistence of this level implies that structural constraints, such as limited diversification and modest investment in manufacturing, continue to shape the labour market. Unless substantial policy reforms or external capital inflows target industrial development, the share of workers in industry is likely to remain confined within a narrow band around the current figure.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12.91% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 12.85% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.74% | +0.08% | #32 |
| 2024 | 12.67% | +0.06% | #31 |
| 2023 | 12.61% | +0.05% | #31 |
| 2022 | 12.56% | +0.06% | #31 |
| 2021 | 12.50% | −0.05% | #32 |
| 2020 | 12.55% | −0.35% | #33 |
| 2019 | 12.90% | +0.03% | #33 |
| 2018 | 12.87% | +0.12% | #33 |
| 2017 | 12.75% | −0.15% | #34 |
| 2016 | 12.90% | +0.05% | #34 |
| 2015 | 12.85% | −0.22% | #33 |
| 2014 | 13.08% | +0.18% | #34 |
| 2013 | 12.89% | −0.14% | #34 |
| 2012 | 13.04% | −0.03% | #35 |
| 2011 | 13.07% | +0.10% | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea's industry employment was 12.74% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Eritrea's industry employment peaked at 13.08% in 2014.
The lowest industry employment in Eritrea was 12.48% in 1992.
Eritrea ranks 32nd globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eritrea's industry employment is projected to reach 12.79% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Eritrea in 2025 was 12.74%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_industry-employment,
title = {Eritrea Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}