Lebanon Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Lebanon's industry employment was 20.12% in 2023, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2022. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lebanon’s share of employment in industry fell to 20.12 percent in 2023, placing it 104th worldwide, after a gradual decline from a 1991 level of 24.79 percent. The sector reached its all‑time peak of 25.88 percent in 1994, but the subsequent decades saw a steady erosion of industrial jobs, culminating in an all‑time trough of 19.53 percent in 2022 before a modest rebound the following year. This downward trajectory mirrors the experience of several peer economies; for example, Belgium recorded a comparable industry employment share of 20.15 percent in the same period, while Spain’s figure stood at 20.03 percent. The persistent contraction reflects structural challenges such as limited manufacturing capacity, high energy costs, and political instability, which have constrained investment and productivity. Continued reforms to improve the business climate, diversify the industrial base and stabilize macro‑economic conditions could reverse the decline and sustain a modest upward trend in industrial employment.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lebanon's industry employment was 20.12% in 2023. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's industry employment peaked at 25.88% in 1994.
The lowest industry employment in Lebanon was 19.53% in 2022.
Lebanon ranks 104th globally in industry employment as of 2023.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's industry employment is projected to reach 19.59% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Lebanon in 2023 was 20.12%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_industry-employment,
title = {Lebanon Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}