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Serbia Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

27.07% −0.02% (-0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #155 Global Peak 28.02% (2022) Source World Bank

Serbia Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Serbia's industry employment stood at 27.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.77% by 2026. Serbia ranked 155th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 26.26% - -
2027* trend 26.52% - -
2026* trend 26.77% - -
2025 27.07% −0.02% #155
2024 27.09% −0.53% #155
2023 27.62% −0.39% #159
2022 28.02% +0.14% #160
2021 27.88% −0.01% #160
2020 27.89% +0.60% #160
2019 27.29% +0.53% #158
2018 26.76% +1.65% #157
2017 25.11% +0.96% #142
2016 24.15% +0.06% #131
2015 24.09% −0.20% #134
2014 24.29% −0.26% #136
2013 24.55% −0.32% #137
2012 24.86% −0.18% #138
2011 25.04% +1.19% #142
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 11.1% GDP growth 0.1% Unemployment 23.0%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serbia's industry employment?

Serbia's industry employment was 27.07% in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Serbia?

Serbia's industry employment peaked at 28.02% in 2022.

What was the lowest industry employment in Serbia?

The lowest industry employment in Serbia was 21.31% in 2001.

How does Serbia rank in industry employment?

Serbia ranks 155th 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 Serbia in 2026?

Serbia's industry employment is projected to reach 26.77% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Serbia in 2025?

The industry employment of Serbia in 2025 was 27.07%. This ranks 155th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_serbia_industry-employment, title = {Serbia Industry Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/industry-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }