Indonesia Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Indonesia's industry employment was 22.53% in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's industry employment stood at 22.53% in 2025, a rise of +0.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.67% by 2026. Indonesia ranked 123rd globally.
Indonesia's industry employment has experienced a moderate increase over the past three and a half decades, with a latest value of 22.53% in 2025. This figure represents the country's highest ever recorded percentage, surpassing the all-time trough of 14.39% in 1991. While Indonesia's industry employment has shown steady growth, it lags behind some of its regional peers such as Cabo Verde, which boasts an industry employment rate of 23.07%. The Indonesian economy has undergone significant transformations since the early 1990s, with a shift towards more diversified sectors such as manufacturing and services contributing to this growth. However, the country still faces challenges in terms of improving labor market efficiency and promoting innovation in key industries. A sustained improvement in infrastructure and human capital could potentially accelerate Indonesia's industry employment growth and propel it closer to the ranks of higher-performing economies in the region.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 23.06% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 22.86% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.53% | +0.25% | #123 |
| 2024 | 22.29% | +0.33% | #121 |
| 2023 | 21.95% | +0.08% | #120 |
| 2022 | 21.87% | +0.11% | #118 |
| 2021 | 21.76% | +0.13% | #117 |
| 2020 | 21.63% | −0.77% | #121 |
| 2019 | 22.40% | +0.02% | #123 |
| 2018 | 22.38% | +0.26% | #124 |
| 2017 | 22.12% | +0.31% | #120 |
| 2016 | 21.81% | −0.31% | #117 |
| 2015 | 22.12% | +0.62% | #116 |
| 2014 | 21.50% | +0.43% | #113 |
| 2013 | 21.07% | +0.41% | #109 |
| 2012 | 20.66% | +1.06% | #106 |
| 2011 | 19.60% | +1.30% | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's industry employment was 22.53% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Indonesia's industry employment peaked at 22.53% in 2025.
The lowest industry employment in Indonesia was 14.39% in 1991.
Indonesia ranks 123rd globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's industry employment is projected to reach 22.67% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Indonesia in 2025 was 22.53%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_industry-employment,
title = {Indonesia Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}