Sudan Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Sudan's industry employment was 13.98% in 2022, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2021. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2022.
Overview
Sudan's industry employment stood at 13.98% in 2022, a decline of +0.12% from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.00% by 2025. Sudan ranked 38th globally.
Sudan's industry employment rate has experienced a moderate increase over the past three decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank indicating a rate of 13.98 in 2022, ranking the country 38th globally. Despite experiencing a slight dip in industry employment during the global financial crisis, Sudan's industry employment rate has generally trended upward, reaching an all-time peak of 14.51 in 2008. In comparison, countries with similar industry employment rates include Guinea, which ranked slightly higher at 13.70, and the Netherlands, which boasted a higher rate of 14.27. The country's industry employment rate has been relatively stable since the early 1990s, with the exception of a minor fluctuation in the late 1990s. A continued growth in the country's manufacturing sector, driven by investments in infrastructure and human capital, could potentially boost industry employment rates in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 14.00% | - | - |
| 2022 | 13.98% | −0.12% | #38 |
| 2021 | 14.10% | +0.20% | #41 |
| 2020 | 13.90% | +0.09% | #38 |
| 2019 | 13.82% | −0.29% | #38 |
| 2018 | 14.10% | −0.10% | #41 |
| 2017 | 14.21% | −0.14% | #44 |
| 2016 | 14.34% | +0.26% | #46 |
| 2015 | 14.08% | +0.00% | #44 |
| 2014 | 14.08% | +0.15% | #43 |
| 2013 | 13.93% | +0.13% | #42 |
| 2012 | 13.81% | −0.70% | #42 |
| 2011 | 14.50% | +0.15% | #45 |
| 2010 | 14.35% | +0.04% | #43 |
| 2009 | 14.32% | −0.20% | #42 |
| 2008 | 14.51% | +0.06% | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's industry employment was 13.98% in 2022. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's industry employment peaked at 14.51% in 2008.
The lowest industry employment in Sudan was 10.29% in 1991.
Sudan ranks 38th globally in industry employment as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's industry employment is projected to reach 14.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Sudan in 2022 was 13.98%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_industry-employment,
title = {Sudan Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}