Countries with the Most Industrial Workers (2026) (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Oman leads with employment in industry (%) of 39.4%.
Qatar ranks #2 at 38.0%.
Bahrain ranks #3 at 34.9%.
Czechia ranks #4 at 34.9%.
Viet Nam ranks #5 at 34.8%.
Top 25 Countries by Employment in Industry (%)
| # | Country | Employment in Industry (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oman | 39.4% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Qatar | 38.0% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Bahrain | 34.9% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Czechia | 34.9% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Viet Nam | 34.8% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 34.7% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Slovak Republic | 34.5% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Tunisia | 33.3% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Lesotho | 33.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Romania | 32.6% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Algeria | 32.3% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Slovenia | 32.0% | 2025 |
| 13 |  China | 31.8% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Nepal | 31.3% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Guyana | 31.1% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Belarus | 31.1% | 2025 |
| 17 |  North Macedonia | 30.6% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30.6% | 2025 |
| 19 |  United Arab Emirates | 30.6% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Hungary | 30.5% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Poland | 30.0% | 2025 |
| 22 |  West Bank and Gaza | 29.9% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 29.4% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Cambodia | 28.9% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Turkmenistan | 28.6% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest employment in industry (%) in 2025?
Oman has the highest employment in industry (%) at 39.4% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 188 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.