North Macedonia Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
North Macedonia's industry employment was 30.63% in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's industry employment stood at 30.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.65% by 2026. North Macedonia ranked 165th globally.
North Macedonia’s share of its labour force employed in industry stood at 30.63 percent in 2025, placing the country 165th in the World Bank’s global ranking. The indicator has declined steadily since the all‑time peak of 35.84 percent recorded in 1991, the year of independence, and reached its lowest point of 29.33 percent in 2010 before a modest recovery. Over the 35‑year coverage period the industrial share fell by roughly 5.2 percentage points, reflecting a structural shift toward services and a relatively small manufacturing base. The 2025 level is closely aligned with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 30.60 percent and Belarus’s 31.06 percent, underscoring a regional pattern of modest industrial employment. Continued diversification of the economy and targeted investment in high‑value manufacturing could halt the downward drift and potentially raise the industrial employment share in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 30.60% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 30.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 30.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.63% | −0.03% | #165 |
| 2024 | 30.66% | −0.38% | #165 |
| 2023 | 31.04% | +0.61% | #170 |
| 2022 | 30.43% | −0.44% | #167 |
| 2021 | 30.87% | −0.11% | #172 |
| 2020 | 30.98% | −0.30% | #171 |
| 2019 | 31.28% | −0.36% | #174 |
| 2018 | 31.64% | +0.93% | #174 |
| 2017 | 30.71% | +0.33% | #173 |
| 2016 | 30.38% | −0.12% | #171 |
| 2015 | 30.51% | +0.15% | #172 |
| 2014 | 30.36% | −0.03% | #172 |
| 2013 | 30.38% | +0.50% | #173 |
| 2012 | 29.89% | −0.24% | #169 |
| 2011 | 30.13% | +0.80% | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's industry employment was 30.63% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
North Macedonia's industry employment peaked at 35.84% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in North Macedonia was 29.33% in 2010.
North Macedonia ranks 165th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's industry employment is projected to reach 30.65% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of North Macedonia in 2025 was 30.63%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_industry-employment,
title = {North Macedonia Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}