Estonia Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Estonia's industry employment was 26.00% in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Estonia's industry employment stood at 26.00% in 2025, a decline of +0.46% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.03% by 2026. Estonia ranked 147th globally.
Estonia's industry employment has experienced a significant decline since its peak in 1991, when it stood at 36.25. This represents a stark contrast to its current status, with the country ranking 147 globally in 2025, with 26.00 industry jobs available. This downturn mirrors that of its peer, Germany, which also ranks closely at 25.97. Estonia's shift away from industrial employment is likely a result of its transition from a planned to a market-based economy. The industry employment rate in Estonia has been steadily decreasing over the past 35 years, with no apparent reversal in trend. The closest peer, Germany, also shows a downward trend, further solidifying the notion that this shift is a regional phenomenon. If Estonia is to reverse this trend, investment in emerging industries such as technology and renewable energy may be necessary to create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 23.39% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 24.21% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.00% | −0.46% | #147 |
| 2024 | 26.45% | −0.92% | #150 |
| 2023 | 27.37% | −1.24% | #155 |
| 2022 | 28.61% | −0.41% | #161 |
| 2021 | 29.02% | −0.69% | #164 |
| 2020 | 29.71% | +0.34% | #166 |
| 2019 | 29.38% | −0.78% | #165 |
| 2018 | 30.16% | −0.02% | #168 |
| 2017 | 30.17% | −0.04% | #171 |
| 2016 | 30.22% | −1.05% | #170 |
| 2015 | 31.27% | +1.12% | #176 |
| 2014 | 30.15% | −0.13% | #171 |
| 2013 | 30.27% | −0.83% | #171 |
| 2012 | 31.10% | −1.33% | #176 |
| 2011 | 32.43% | +2.12% | #178 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia 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
Estonia's industry employment was 26.00% in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Estonia's industry employment peaked at 36.25% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Estonia was 26.00% in 2025.
Estonia ranks 147th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's industry employment is projected to reach 25.03% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Estonia in 2025 was 26.00%. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_industry-employment,
title = {Estonia Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}