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Sudan Employment industry 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Employment industry in Sudan stood at 13.98% in 2022, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.12 percentage points from 14.1% in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 13.81% (up 0.18 percentage points since). The highest value since 1991 was 14.51% in 2008, the lowest 10.29% in 1991. Sudan ranked 148th highest of the 186 countries in this dataset in 2022; Oman ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Labor and Employment · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1991–2025
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What is Employment industry?

Employment industry, measured in %, reflects labor market conditions in Sudan, indicating the balance between available workers and job openings. It serves as a crucial signal of economic health, consumer spending capacity, and social stability. Labor market data typically includes multiple dimensions: unemployment rates, employment-to-population ratios, labor force participation, and wage growth. Each metric captures different aspects of job market dynamics — for example, the unemployment rate counts only those actively seeking work, while the participation rate reveals how many working-age people are engaged in the labor market. In Sudan, labor statistics are gathered through household surveys, employer reports, and administrative records like unemployment benefit claims. Changes in Employment industry often precede broader economic shifts: rising unemployment typically signals slowing economic activity, while tightening labor markets may foreshadow wage pressures and inflation.

Key facts

What is the latest Employment industry in Sudan?

Employment industry in Sudan stood at 13.98% in 2022, according to World Bank.

Is Employment industry in Sudan rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.12 percentage points from 14.1% in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 13.81% (up 0.18 percentage points since).

How does Sudan rank for Employment industry?

Sudan ranked 148th highest of the 186 countries in this dataset in 2022; Oman ranked first.

What is the highest Employment industry on record in Sudan?

The highest value since 1991 was 14.51% in 2008, the lowest 10.29% in 1991.

Metadata for Employment industry in Sudan
IndicatorEmployment industry
CountrySudan
CategoryLabor and Employment
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Current rate: 13.98% (2022)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Employment industry — Sudan [Data set]. Retrieved November 8, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/employment-industry/SDN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Employment industry — Sudan." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/employment-industry/SDN. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.IND.EMPL.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Employment industry — Sudan." EconDash. Accessed November 8, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/employment-industry/SDN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.IND.EMPL.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_employment_industry_sdn,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Employment industry --- Sudan}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/employment-industry/SDN},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-08. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.IND.EMPL.ZS}
}