Viet Nam Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Viet Nam's industry employment was 34.83% in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Viet Nam's industry employment stood at 34.83% in 2025, a rise of +0.51% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.40% by 2026. Viet Nam ranked 177th globally.
Vietnam’s share of employment in industry has risen dramatically over the 35‑year series, climbing from a trough of 7.29 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 34.83 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the World Bank database and ranking 177th globally. This acceleration reflects the country’s sustained shift toward manufacturing and processing activities, driven by export‑oriented policies, foreign direct investment and the development of industrial zones. The 2025 figure of 34.83 % places Vietnam marginally below Czechia’s 34.89 % and Bahrain’s 34.91 % while edging ahead of the Slovak Republic’s 34.53 %, underscoring its emergence as a comparable industrial employer among middle‑income economies. The steep upward trajectory, however, may encounter constraints from rising labor costs, environmental regulations and the need for higher‑value‑added production. Continued investment in technology and skills development will be crucial to sustain the growth of industrial employment and to shift the composition toward more productive sectors.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 36.80% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 36.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 35.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.83% | +0.51% | #177 |
| 2024 | 34.32% | +0.85% | #175 |
| 2023 | 33.47% | +2.79% | #177 |
| 2022 | 30.68% | −2.44% | #171 |
| 2021 | 33.13% | +2.06% | #179 |
| 2020 | 31.07% | +1.48% | #172 |
| 2019 | 29.59% | +2.88% | #167 |
| 2018 | 26.70% | +0.93% | #156 |
| 2017 | 25.78% | +1.01% | #150 |
| 2016 | 24.76% | +2.02% | #138 |
| 2015 | 22.74% | +1.30% | #121 |
| 2014 | 21.45% | +0.26% | #112 |
| 2013 | 21.18% | −0.01% | #112 |
| 2012 | 21.19% | −0.09% | #112 |
| 2011 | 21.28% | −0.40% | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Viet Nam's industry employment was 34.83% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Viet Nam's industry employment peaked at 34.83% in 2025.
The lowest industry employment in Viet Nam was 7.29% in 1991.
Viet Nam ranks 177th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's industry employment is projected to reach 35.40% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Viet Nam in 2025 was 34.83%. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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