Ghana Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Ghana's industry employment was 18.26% in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Ghana's industry employment stood at 18.26% in 2025, a rise of +0.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.55% by 2026. Ghana ranked 80th globally.
Ghana’s share of employment in industry has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, climbing from a trough of 8.97 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 18.26 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 80 globally. This increase reflects gradual structural shifts as manufacturing, construction and mining absorb a larger portion of the labour force, a pattern echoed in peer economies such as Iceland, where industry employment stands at 18.24 % and Benin at 18.32 %. The upward trajectory suggests that policy initiatives aimed at industrial diversification and skill development are beginning to bear fruit, yet the modest pace indicates that further investment in technology and infrastructure will be required to sustain higher participation rates. Continued emphasis on value‑added production and export‑oriented sectors could deepen Ghana’s industrial base, potentially pushing the employment share beyond the current peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 21.13% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 20.34% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.26% | +0.38% | #80 |
| 2024 | 17.88% | +0.24% | #72 |
| 2023 | 17.64% | −0.07% | #75 |
| 2022 | 17.71% | +3.33% | #75 |
| 2021 | 14.38% | −0.83% | #43 |
| 2020 | 15.21% | −0.87% | #53 |
| 2019 | 16.08% | −0.69% | #59 |
| 2018 | 16.77% | −0.73% | #63 |
| 2017 | 17.50% | +0.21% | #76 |
| 2016 | 17.29% | −0.06% | #72 |
| 2015 | 17.35% | −0.06% | #72 |
| 2014 | 17.41% | −0.01% | #72 |
| 2013 | 17.42% | +0.67% | #70 |
| 2012 | 16.75% | +0.60% | #60 |
| 2011 | 16.15% | +0.98% | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's industry employment was 18.26% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's industry employment peaked at 18.26% in 2025.
The lowest industry employment in Ghana was 8.97% in 1991.
Ghana ranks 80th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's industry employment is projected to reach 19.55% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Ghana in 2025 was 18.26%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_industry-employment,
title = {Ghana Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}