Eswatini Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Eswatini's industry employment was 26.73% in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Eswatini's industry employment stood at 26.73% in 2025, a rise of +0.65% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.32% by 2026. Eswatini ranked 153rd globally.
Eswatini’s share of its labour force employed in industry stood at 26.73 percent in 2025, placing the kingdom at 153rd in the global ranking and matching its all‑time peak for the 35‑year series. The indicator rose modestly from 25.85 percent in 1991, but the most pronounced swing occurred between the trough of 17.89 percent in 2021 and the 2025 high, reflecting a rapid post‑pandemic recovery in manufacturing and mining output. Compared with peer economies, Eswatini’s industrial employment is slightly below the Kyrgyz Republic’s 26.82 percent and Iraq’s 26.54 percent, yet marginally above Italy’s 26.43 percent, underscoring a relatively modest position within the middle of the distribution. The upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in value‑added processing and infrastructure could sustain higher industrial employment, while any slowdown in global commodity demand or domestic policy constraints could reverse the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 34.72% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 32.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 30.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.73% | +0.65% | #153 |
| 2024 | 26.08% | −0.02% | #147 |
| 2023 | 26.10% | +4.36% | #149 |
| 2022 | 21.73% | +3.84% | #117 |
| 2021 | 17.89% | −1.11% | #78 |
| 2020 | 19.00% | −1.40% | #92 |
| 2019 | 20.39% | −1.15% | #107 |
| 2018 | 21.54% | −1.52% | #117 |
| 2017 | 23.06% | −1.39% | #129 |
| 2016 | 24.45% | −0.30% | #134 |
| 2015 | 24.75% | −0.37% | #137 |
| 2014 | 25.13% | −0.28% | #144 |
| 2013 | 25.40% | −0.08% | #145 |
| 2012 | 25.49% | +0.07% | #147 |
| 2011 | 25.42% | −0.11% | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's industry employment was 26.73% in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Eswatini's industry employment peaked at 26.73% in 2025.
The lowest industry employment in Eswatini was 17.89% in 2021.
Eswatini ranks 153rd globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eswatini's industry employment is projected to reach 30.32% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Eswatini in 2025 was 26.73%. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_industry-employment,
title = {Eswatini Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}