Slovenia Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Slovenia's industry employment was 31.97% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's industry employment stood at 31.97% in 2025, a decline of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 33.00% by 2026. Slovenia ranked 170th globally.
Slovenia's industry employment rate has experienced a significant decline over the past three and a half decades. At its peak in 1991, the country's industry employment rate reached 40.27%, a figure that has not been surpassed since. In contrast, the all-time trough of 27.17% was recorded in 2014. As of 2025, Slovenia's industry employment rate stands at 31.97%, a relatively stable position globally, ranking 170th among 181 countries. China, a peer country, also exhibits a similar trend, with an industry employment rate of 31.79% in 2025. Algeria, on the other hand, has a slightly higher rate of 32.26% in 2025. The trend indicates a gradual decline in industry employment in Slovenia, which may continue unless significant investments are made in the manufacturing sector, potentially altering the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 34.16% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 33.58% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 33.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.97% | −0.09% | #170 |
| 2024 | 32.06% | −0.06% | #170 |
| 2023 | 32.12% | +1.95% | #173 |
| 2022 | 30.16% | +0.15% | #165 |
| 2021 | 30.02% | −0.02% | #167 |
| 2020 | 30.04% | −0.07% | #167 |
| 2019 | 30.10% | +0.70% | #169 |
| 2018 | 29.40% | +0.11% | #166 |
| 2017 | 29.29% | +0.08% | #166 |
| 2016 | 29.22% | +1.07% | #166 |
| 2015 | 28.15% | +0.98% | #164 |
| 2014 | 27.17% | −0.09% | #160 |
| 2013 | 27.26% | +0.06% | #158 |
| 2012 | 27.20% | −0.65% | #155 |
| 2011 | 27.85% | −0.86% | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's industry employment was 31.97% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's industry employment peaked at 40.27% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Slovenia was 27.17% in 2014.
Slovenia ranks 170th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's industry employment is projected to reach 33.00% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Slovenia in 2025 was 31.97%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_industry-employment,
title = {Slovenia Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}