Syrian Arab Republic Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's industry employment was 25.20% in 2025, ranked 140th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's industry employment stood at 25.20% in 2025, a decline of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.91% by 2026. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 140th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s share of the labor force employed in industry stood at 25.20 percent in 2025, placing the country 140th in the global ranking. The indicator has exhibited a narrow range over the 35‑year series, rising modestly from the all‑time trough of 25.01 percent in 1991 to a peak of 33.60 percent in 2009 before receding to its current level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Syria’s industrial employment is slightly below Austria’s 24.65 percent and close to Pakistan’s 25.26 percent, reflecting a relatively modest industrial base amid a largely services‑oriented economy. The limited upward movement since the 2009 peak suggests structural constraints, such as limited private‑sector investment and persistent conflict‑related disruptions, that have hindered further expansion. Unless substantial reforms and reconstruction efforts boost manufacturing capacity and attract foreign direct investment, the share of workers in industry is likely to remain confined within the low‑mid‑20s percentile range.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 24.38% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 24.65% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.91% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.20% | −0.23% | #140 |
| 2024 | 25.43% | −0.32% | #142 |
| 2023 | 25.75% | −0.02% | #144 |
| 2022 | 25.77% | −0.58% | #145 |
| 2021 | 26.35% | +0.26% | #151 |
| 2020 | 26.09% | +0.63% | #150 |
| 2019 | 25.46% | −0.39% | #146 |
| 2018 | 25.85% | −0.04% | #150 |
| 2017 | 25.89% | −0.07% | #151 |
| 2016 | 25.96% | −0.59% | #153 |
| 2015 | 26.55% | −0.29% | #156 |
| 2014 | 26.84% | −0.67% | #157 |
| 2013 | 27.50% | −1.65% | #160 |
| 2012 | 29.15% | −2.28% | #167 |
| 2011 | 31.43% | −1.09% | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's industry employment was 25.20% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's industry employment peaked at 33.60% in 2009.
The lowest industry employment in Syrian Arab Republic was 25.01% in 1991.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 140th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's industry employment is projected to reach 24.91% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 25.20%. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_industry-employment,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}