Uzbekistan Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Uzbekistan's industry employment was 24.61% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's industry employment stood at 24.61% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.84% by 2026. Uzbekistan ranked 137th globally.
Uzbekistan’s share of its labour force employed in industry rose from 19.40 percent in 1991 to a record 24.61 percent in 2025, marking the highest level observed over the 35‑year series and placing the country 137th globally. The upward trajectory surpassed the all‑time trough of 18.12 percent recorded in 1996, indicating a sustained structural shift toward manufacturing and processing sectors after the post‑Soviet contraction. By 2025 Uzbekistan’s industrial employment rate matches that of Kuwait (24.61 percent) and is only marginally below Portugal (24.55 percent) and Mexico (24.52 percent), suggesting convergence with middle‑income economies that have diversified away from agrarian bases. The continued rise reflects government incentives for value‑added production, expanded export processing zones, and modest improvements in vocational training. If reforms to improve productivity and attract foreign direct investment accelerate, the share of industrial employment could maintain its upward momentum, potentially pushing Uzbekistan into the top‑one‑hundred rankings in the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 25.30% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 25.07% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.61% | +0.23% | #137 |
| 2024 | 24.38% | +0.25% | #135 |
| 2023 | 24.13% | +0.24% | #135 |
| 2022 | 23.90% | +0.21% | #134 |
| 2021 | 23.69% | +0.26% | #131 |
| 2020 | 23.43% | +0.20% | #132 |
| 2019 | 23.23% | +0.57% | #128 |
| 2018 | 22.67% | −0.39% | #127 |
| 2017 | 23.05% | −0.00% | #128 |
| 2016 | 23.06% | +0.15% | #124 |
| 2015 | 22.90% | +0.02% | #123 |
| 2014 | 22.88% | +0.04% | #121 |
| 2013 | 22.85% | +0.02% | #125 |
| 2012 | 22.82% | −0.03% | #126 |
| 2011 | 22.85% | +0.03% | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's industry employment was 24.61% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's industry employment peaked at 24.61% in 2025.
The lowest industry employment in Uzbekistan was 18.12% in 1996.
Uzbekistan ranks 137th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's industry employment is projected to reach 24.84% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 24.61%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_industry-employment,
title = {Uzbekistan Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}