Honduras Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Honduras's industry employment was 21.64% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Honduras's industry employment stood at 21.64% in 2025, a decline of +0.15% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.20% by 2026. Honduras ranked 116th globally.
Honduras’ share of employment in industry has slipped from a high of 27.97 percent in 1995 to a low of 21.09 percent in 2013, and the 2025 figure of 21.64 percent places the country 116th globally. Over the 35‑year series, industrial employment fell steadily after the mid‑1990s peak, reflecting the sector’s limited expansion relative to services and agriculture. The recent modest rise to 21.64 percent narrows the gap with peers such as Chile (21.50 percent) and Albania (21.98 percent), yet it remains below the regional average for Latin America. Structural constraints, including modest investment in manufacturing and limited integration into global value chains, have restrained job growth. If Honduras can attract higher‑value manufacturing and improve vocational training, the upward movement observed since the 2013 trough could accelerate, potentially lifting industrial employment above the current level in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 18.44% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 19.32% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.64% | −0.15% | #116 |
| 2024 | 21.78% | −0.00% | #116 |
| 2023 | 21.79% | −2.35% | #117 |
| 2022 | 24.14% | −0.72% | #135 |
| 2021 | 24.85% | +1.29% | #142 |
| 2020 | 23.56% | −0.12% | #133 |
| 2019 | 23.68% | +1.09% | #132 |
| 2018 | 22.59% | −0.06% | #125 |
| 2017 | 22.66% | −0.81% | #125 |
| 2016 | 23.46% | −0.27% | #127 |
| 2015 | 23.73% | −0.43% | #129 |
| 2014 | 24.16% | +3.06% | #135 |
| 2013 | 21.09% | −1.12% | #110 |
| 2012 | 22.22% | +0.22% | #122 |
| 2011 | 21.99% | +0.72% | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's industry employment was 21.64% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Honduras's industry employment peaked at 27.97% in 1995.
The lowest industry employment in Honduras was 21.09% in 2013.
Honduras ranks 116th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's industry employment is projected to reach 20.20% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Honduras in 2025 was 21.64%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_industry-employment,
title = {Honduras Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}