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Paraguay Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

18.95% +0.05% (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 19.74% (2015) Source World Bank

Paraguay Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's industry employment stood at 18.95% in 2025, a rise of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.54% by 2026. Paraguay ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 18.36% - -
2027* trend 18.45% - -
2026* trend 18.54% - -
2025 18.95% +0.05% #92
2024 18.90% +0.90% #88
2023 18.01% −0.73% #77
2022 18.74% −0.75% #87
2021 19.49% +0.41% #96
2020 19.09% +0.94% #93
2019 18.14% −0.44% #80
2018 18.59% −0.92% #83
2017 19.51% +0.08% #94
2016 19.43% −0.31% #93
2015 19.74% +0.60% #96
2014 19.13% +1.66% #89
2013 17.47% +0.59% #72
2012 16.88% −0.94% #61
2011 17.82% −1.38% #76
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paraguay's industry employment?

Paraguay's industry employment was 18.95% in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Paraguay?

Paraguay's industry employment peaked at 19.74% in 2015.

What was the lowest industry employment in Paraguay?

The lowest industry employment in Paraguay was 15.59% in 2002.

How does Paraguay rank in industry employment?

Paraguay ranks 92nd globally in industry employment as of 2025.

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 Paraguay in 2026?

Paraguay's industry employment is projected to reach 18.54% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Paraguay in 2025?

The industry employment of Paraguay in 2025 was 18.95%. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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