Kuwait Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Kuwait's industry employment was 24.61% in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's industry employment stood at 24.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.41% by 2026. Kuwait ranked 138th globally.
Kuwait's industry employment rate has fluctuated over the 35-year coverage period, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 24.61, ranking 138th globally. The country experienced its all-time peak in 2022 with a rate of 25.56, while the trough occurred in 2003 at 17.84. In comparison to its peers, Kuwait's industry employment rate is closely aligned with that of Uzbekistan, which also has a rate of 24.61, and slightly trails behind that of Austria, with a rate of 24.65. The Syrian Arab Republic, another peer country, has a higher rate of 25.20. Given the relatively stable trend in recent years, Kuwait's industry employment is likely to continue on its current trajectory unless significant changes occur in the country's economic or industrial landscape, which could potentially alter the course of this indicator in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 23.95% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 24.18% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.61% | −0.11% | #138 |
| 2024 | 24.72% | −0.48% | #137 |
| 2023 | 25.20% | −0.36% | #141 |
| 2022 | 25.56% | +0.24% | #143 |
| 2021 | 25.32% | +0.51% | #144 |
| 2020 | 24.81% | −0.72% | #144 |
| 2019 | 25.53% | +0.60% | #148 |
| 2018 | 24.93% | −0.19% | #139 |
| 2017 | 25.11% | +0.07% | #143 |
| 2016 | 25.04% | +0.15% | #143 |
| 2015 | 24.89% | +0.16% | #139 |
| 2014 | 24.73% | −0.08% | #139 |
| 2013 | 24.81% | +0.05% | #139 |
| 2012 | 24.76% | +0.34% | #136 |
| 2011 | 24.42% | +0.27% | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait 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
Kuwait's industry employment was 24.61% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Kuwait's industry employment peaked at 25.56% in 2022.
The lowest industry employment in Kuwait was 17.84% in 2003.
Kuwait ranks 138th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's industry employment is projected to reach 24.41% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Kuwait in 2025 was 24.61%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_industry-employment,
title = {Kuwait Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}