Serbia Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Serbia's industry employment was 27.07% in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Serbia's industry employment has exhibited a moderate growth trajectory since 1991, with an all-time peak of 28.02% in 2022. The latest available data shows the country ranking 155 globally, with a value of 27.07% in 2025. This growth pattern is comparable to that of neighboring countries, with Türkiye standing at 27.29% and Bulgaria at 27.88%. Notably, the industry employment rate has recovered significantly from its all-time trough of 21.31% in 2001, marking a notable improvement in the sector's contribution to the country's economy. This upward trend suggests that Serbia's industrial sector has been gradually regaining momentum, although it still trails behind the levels seen in the 1990s. To sustain and potentially accelerate this growth, the Serbian government may need to implement targeted policies aimed at fostering a more favorable business environment, investing in infrastructure development, and promoting innovation in key industries.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Serbia's industry employment was 27.07% in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Serbia's industry employment peaked at 28.02% in 2022.
The lowest industry employment in Serbia was 21.31% in 2001.
Serbia ranks 155th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's industry employment is projected to reach 26.77% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Serbia in 2025 was 27.07%. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_industry-employment,
title = {Serbia Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}