West Bank and Gaza Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's industry employment was 29.88% in 2022, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from 2021. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2022.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's industry employment stood at 29.88% in 2022, a rise of +0.77% from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.54% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 164th globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s share of employment in industry stood at 29.88 percent in 2022, ranking 164th worldwide and matching the all‑time peak recorded that same year after a gradual rise from 28.02 percent in 1991. The sector’s lowest share occurred in 2008, when only 21.95 percent of the labour force was employed in manufacturing, construction and mining, highlighting the impact of regional instability and limited investment during that period. Over the 32‑year span, industrial employment has expanded by roughly 1.86 percentage points, a modest increase that keeps the economy slightly behind peers such as Turkmenistan (29.04 percent) and Egypt, Arab Republic of (28.64 percent) but ahead of many neighboring economies. Continued improvements in infrastructure, access to finance and integration into regional supply chains could sustain the upward trajectory, while renewed political uncertainty would risk reversing the gains achieved since the 2008 trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 30.54% | - | - |
| 2022 | 29.88% | +0.77% | #164 |
| 2021 | 29.11% | +0.79% | #165 |
| 2020 | 28.32% | +0.49% | #162 |
| 2019 | 27.82% | −0.94% | #161 |
| 2018 | 28.76% | +0.35% | #165 |
| 2017 | 28.41% | +0.46% | #165 |
| 2016 | 27.95% | +1.33% | #164 |
| 2015 | 26.62% | +0.70% | #159 |
| 2014 | 25.92% | +0.04% | #152 |
| 2013 | 25.87% | +1.15% | #151 |
| 2012 | 24.72% | +0.89% | #135 |
| 2011 | 23.82% | +0.92% | #131 |
| 2010 | 22.90% | +0.22% | #125 |
| 2009 | 22.68% | +0.73% | #122 |
| 2008 | 21.95% | −0.61% | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's industry employment was 29.88% in 2022. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's industry employment peaked at 29.88% in 2022.
The lowest industry employment in West Bank and Gaza was 21.95% in 2008.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 164th globally in industry employment as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's industry employment is projected to reach 30.54% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 29.88%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_industry-employment,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}