Tajikistan Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Tajikistan's industry employment was 17.66% in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's industry employment stood at 17.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.10% by 2026. Tajikistan ranked 70th globally.
Tajikistan's industry employment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, ranging from an all-time peak of 22.34% in 1991 to a trough of 15.50% in 2018. The decline from the peak to the trough represents a reduction of approximately 30% in industry employment, indicating a substantial shift in the country's economic structure. As of 2025, Tajikistan's industry employment rate stands at 17.66%, still below its 1991 peak but closer to the global average. When compared to its peer countries, Tajikistan's industry employment rate is relatively stable, ranking alongside countries such as Jamaica, which also has a rate of 17.13%. However, Malta, with a rate of 17.74%, remains above Tajikistan's current rate. The trend suggests that Tajikistan's industry employment is slowly recovering from the 2018 trough, and a continuation of this trend could potentially lead to a return to higher levels of industry employment, driven by investments in infrastructure and diversification of the economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 18.95% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 18.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 18.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.66% | +0.38% | #70 |
| 2024 | 17.28% | +0.46% | #70 |
| 2023 | 16.81% | +0.41% | #63 |
| 2022 | 16.40% | +0.44% | #58 |
| 2021 | 15.96% | +0.20% | #58 |
| 2020 | 15.76% | −0.08% | #57 |
| 2019 | 15.84% | +0.34% | #55 |
| 2018 | 15.50% | −0.02% | #50 |
| 2017 | 15.52% | −0.02% | #52 |
| 2016 | 15.55% | +0.01% | #53 |
| 2015 | 15.54% | +0.01% | #55 |
| 2014 | 15.53% | −0.06% | #55 |
| 2013 | 15.59% | +0.04% | #54 |
| 2012 | 15.55% | +0.05% | #53 |
| 2011 | 15.51% | −0.20% | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan's industry employment was 17.66% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's industry employment peaked at 22.34% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Tajikistan was 15.50% in 2018.
Tajikistan ranks 70th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's industry employment is projected to reach 18.10% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Tajikistan in 2025 was 17.66%. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_industry-employment,
title = {Tajikistan Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}