Lithuania Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Lithuania's industry employment was 25.90% in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's industry employment stood at 25.90% in 2025, a decline of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.80% by 2026. Lithuania ranked 144th globally.
Lithuania’s share of its labour force employed in industry stood at 25.90 percent in 2025, placing the country 144th in the world according to World Bank data. This figure marks a gradual decline from the all‑time peak of 31.41 percent recorded in 1991, shortly after the restoration of independence, and follows the lowest point of 24.56 percent reached in 2011 during the post‑global‑financial‑crisis adjustment. Over the 35‑year span, industrial employment has contracted by roughly 5.5 percentage points, reflecting structural shifts toward services and high‑technology sectors. Lithuania’s 2025 level is comparable to that of the Russian Federation (25.83 percent) and Malaysia (25.96 percent), underscoring a regional convergence among economies transitioning from manufacturing‑heavy bases. Continued investment in advanced manufacturing, digitalisation and workforce upskilling could stabilise the downward trajectory, while any resurgence in export‑oriented industrial policy might modestly raise the employment share in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 25.72% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 25.76% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.80% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.90% | −0.09% | #144 |
| 2024 | 25.99% | +0.18% | #144 |
| 2023 | 25.81% | +0.08% | #145 |
| 2022 | 25.73% | −0.53% | #144 |
| 2021 | 26.25% | +0.89% | #149 |
| 2020 | 25.36% | −0.34% | #148 |
| 2019 | 25.70% | −0.07% | #149 |
| 2018 | 25.77% | +0.63% | #148 |
| 2017 | 25.13% | −0.00% | #145 |
| 2016 | 25.14% | +0.06% | #144 |
| 2015 | 25.07% | +0.35% | #145 |
| 2014 | 24.72% | −0.80% | #138 |
| 2013 | 25.53% | +0.44% | #148 |
| 2012 | 25.08% | +0.53% | #140 |
| 2011 | 24.56% | −0.00% | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's industry employment was 25.90% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's industry employment peaked at 31.41% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Lithuania was 24.56% in 2011.
Lithuania ranks 144th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's industry employment is projected to reach 25.80% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Lithuania in 2025 was 25.90%. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_industry-employment,
title = {Lithuania Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}