Ukraine Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Ukraine's industry employment was 25.22% in 2021, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2021.
Overview
Ukraine's industry employment stood at 25.22% in 2021, a rise of +0.48% from 2020. Ukraine ranked 143rd globally.
Ukraine’s share of workers employed in industry stood at 25.22 percent in 2021, placing the country 143rd globally according to the World Bank. The sector’s employment share has declined steadily since the all‑time peak of 32.43 percent recorded in 1991, shortly after independence, and reached its lowest point of 24.31 percent in 2018 before the modest rebound to 2021. Over the 31‑year series, the downward trajectory mirrors structural shifts toward services and the lingering impact of geopolitical disruptions, while the current level is comparable to peers such as Kuwait (25.32 percent) and the European Union (24.78 percent). Continued de‑industrialisation could be offset by targeted investment in high‑value manufacturing and reconstruction efforts, which would be necessary to reverse the long‑term decline and lift industry employment above its recent trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25.22% | +0.48% | #143 |
| 2020 | 24.74% | −0.24% | #142 |
| 2019 | 24.98% | +0.67% | #142 |
| 2018 | 24.31% | −0.21% | #134 |
| 2017 | 24.52% | +0.05% | #135 |
| 2016 | 24.47% | −0.45% | #135 |
| 2015 | 24.92% | −1.41% | #142 |
| 2014 | 26.34% | −0.35% | #155 |
| 2013 | 26.69% | −1.13% | #156 |
| 2012 | 27.82% | +0.21% | #162 |
| 2011 | 27.60% | −0.02% | #157 |
| 2010 | 27.62% | −0.24% | #158 |
| 2009 | 27.86% | −0.01% | #161 |
| 2008 | 27.87% | −0.02% | #156 |
| 2007 | 27.90% | +0.24% | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's industry employment was 25.22% in 2021. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Ukraine's industry employment peaked at 32.43% in 1991.
The lowest industry employment in Ukraine was 24.31% in 2018.
Ukraine ranks 143rd globally in industry employment as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The industry employment of Ukraine in 2021 was 25.22%. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_industry-employment,
title = {Ukraine Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}