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Lebanon Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

20.12% +0.59% (+3.0%)
Year 2023 Rank #104 Global Peak 25.88% (1994) Source World Bank

Lebanon Industry Employment (1991–2023)

Overview

Lebanon's industry employment stood at 20.12% in 2023, a rise of +0.59% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.59% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 104th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 19.39% - -
2025* trend 19.59% - -
2023 20.12% +0.59% #104
2022 19.53% −1.48% #100
2021 21.01% +0.32% #115
2020 20.70% +0.16% #112
2019 20.53% −0.70% #112
2018 21.24% −0.41% #116
2017 21.65% −0.25% #116
2016 21.90% −0.10% #118
2015 22.00% −0.43% #114
2014 22.43% −0.59% #118
2013 23.02% −0.32% #127
2012 23.34% −0.11% #128
2011 23.45% −0.12% #128
2010 23.57% −0.14% #129
2009 23.71% +0.29% #130
Show all years (1991-2023)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 221.3% Reserves YoY -15.4% FX YoY +820.4%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Lebanon 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

What is Lebanon's industry employment?

Lebanon's industry employment was 20.12% in 2023. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Lebanon?

Lebanon's industry employment peaked at 25.88% in 1994.

What was the lowest industry employment in Lebanon?

The lowest industry employment in Lebanon was 19.53% in 2022.

How does Lebanon rank in industry employment?

Lebanon ranks 104th globally in industry employment as of 2023.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry employment of Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's industry employment is projected to reach 19.59% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Lebanon in 2023?

The industry employment of Lebanon in 2023 was 20.12%. This ranks 104th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_industry-employment, title = {Lebanon Industry Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/industry-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }