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Zimbabwe Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

11.53% +0.09% (+0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #27 Global Peak 14.33% (1992) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's industry employment stood at 11.53% in 2025, a rise of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.59% by 2026. Zimbabwe ranked 27th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 9.63% - -
2027* trend 10.11% - -
2026* trend 10.59% - -
2025 11.53% +0.09% #27
2024 11.44% +0.04% #27
2023 11.39% −0.92% #27
2022 12.31% −1.18% #29
2021 13.49% +1.16% #34
2020 12.33% +1.13% #32
2019 11.20% +0.08% #26
2018 11.12% −0.00% #27
2017 11.12% +0.51% #28
2016 10.61% −0.01% #25
2015 10.61% −0.03% #28
2014 10.65% −0.77% #27
2013 11.42% −0.82% #28
2012 12.24% −0.83% #31
2011 13.07% −0.00% #35
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's industry employment?

Zimbabwe's industry employment was 11.53% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's industry employment peaked at 14.33% in 1992.

What was the lowest industry employment in Zimbabwe?

The lowest industry employment in Zimbabwe was 10.61% in 2016.

How does Zimbabwe rank in industry employment?

Zimbabwe ranks 27th 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 Zimbabwe in 2026?

Zimbabwe's industry employment is projected to reach 10.59% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The industry employment of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 11.53%. This ranks 27th in the world.

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