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United Arab Emirates Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

30.59% +0.02% (+0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak 43.24% (1997) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's industry employment stood at 30.59% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.50% by 2026. United Arab Emirates ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 30.35% - -
2027* trend 30.42% - -
2026* trend 30.50% - -
2025 30.59% +0.02% #163
2024 30.58% −0.20% #163
2023 30.78% +0.03% #166
2022 30.75% −0.13% #172
2021 30.88% +1.93% #173
2020 28.94% −1.05% #165
2019 29.99% −0.22% #168
2018 30.21% −0.28% #169
2017 30.49% −0.46% #172
2016 30.95% −0.16% #173
2015 31.11% +0.26% #174
2014 30.85% −0.03% #175
2013 30.88% −0.16% #176
2012 31.04% −0.42% #175
2011 31.46% −0.35% #175
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 14.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Arab Emirates's industry employment?

United Arab Emirates's industry employment was 30.59% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's industry employment peaked at 43.24% in 1997.

What was the lowest industry employment in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest industry employment in United Arab Emirates was 28.94% in 2020.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in industry employment?

United Arab Emirates ranks 163rd globally in industry employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry employment of United Arab Emirates in 2026?

United Arab Emirates's industry employment is projected to reach 30.50% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

The industry employment of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 30.59%. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_industry-employment, title = {United Arab Emirates Industry Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/industry-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }