Pakistan Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Pakistan's industry employment was 25.26% in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's industry employment stood at 25.26% in 2025, a rise of +0.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.11% by 2026. Pakistan ranked 141st globally.
Pakistan's industry employment has shown a gradual upward trend over the past three and a half decades, with a coverage of 35 years. The latest data from the World Bank indicates that industry employment in Pakistan stands at 25.26% in 2025, ranking 141 globally. This figure is closest to that of the Syrian Arab Republic, which has a slightly lower rate of 25.20%, indicating a relatively stable position in the global industry employment landscape. However, Pakistan's industry employment has not reached its peak, which occurred in 2021 when it stood at 25.43%. In contrast, the trough of 20.79% was recorded in 1999. This indicates that industry employment has recovered significantly since the late 1990s. To sustain this growth, Pakistan will need to address the structural issues in its manufacturing sector and invest in human capital, particularly in the areas of vocational training and education.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 25.00% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 25.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.26% | +0.07% | #141 |
| 2024 | 25.18% | +0.03% | #140 |
| 2023 | 25.15% | −0.26% | #140 |
| 2022 | 25.41% | −0.01% | #142 |
| 2021 | 25.43% | +0.66% | #145 |
| 2020 | 24.77% | +0.43% | #143 |
| 2019 | 24.33% | −0.66% | #137 |
| 2018 | 24.99% | +0.72% | #141 |
| 2017 | 24.27% | +0.68% | #133 |
| 2016 | 23.59% | −0.43% | #128 |
| 2015 | 24.02% | +1.15% | #133 |
| 2014 | 22.87% | −0.05% | #120 |
| 2013 | 22.92% | +0.12% | #126 |
| 2012 | 22.81% | −0.04% | #125 |
| 2011 | 22.84% | +0.27% | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan 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
Pakistan's industry employment was 25.26% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's industry employment peaked at 25.43% in 2021.
The lowest industry employment in Pakistan was 20.79% in 1999.
Pakistan ranks 141st globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's industry employment is projected to reach 25.11% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Pakistan in 2025 was 25.26%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_industry-employment,
title = {Pakistan Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}