Afghanistan Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Afghanistan's services employment was 29.47% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's services employment stood at 29.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.23% by 2026. Afghanistan ranked 14th globally.
Afghanistan's services employment has fluctuated over the 35-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 29.47 in 2025. This figure places the country 14th globally, narrowly surpassing peer country Mali's 28.40. The all-time peak of 37.51 was reached in 2019, while the lowest point of 21.40 occurred in 1994, during a tumultuous period in the country's history. In comparison to other peer countries, such as Guinea-Bissau with 29.21, Afghanistan's services employment rate is relatively stable. The country's services employment has experienced significant changes over the years, influenced by various factors. As the global economy continues to evolve, Afghanistan's services employment trend is likely to be impacted by external factors, and a shift in the country's economic policies or international cooperation could potentially alter its trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 28.97% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 29.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 29.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.47% | −0.03% | #14 |
| 2024 | 29.50% | +0.00% | #14 |
| 2023 | 29.50% | +0.07% | #14 |
| 2022 | 29.43% | −0.72% | #14 |
| 2021 | 30.15% | −5.38% | #16 |
| 2020 | 35.54% | −1.98% | #27 |
| 2019 | 37.51% | +0.50% | #30 |
| 2018 | 37.02% | +0.21% | #29 |
| 2017 | 36.80% | +1.56% | #31 |
| 2016 | 35.24% | +1.51% | #27 |
| 2015 | 33.73% | +1.49% | #27 |
| 2014 | 32.24% | +0.16% | #25 |
| 2013 | 32.08% | −0.24% | #24 |
| 2012 | 32.31% | +1.20% | #26 |
| 2011 | 31.12% | −0.04% | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's services employment was 29.47% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's services employment peaked at 37.51% in 2019.
The lowest services employment in Afghanistan was 21.40% in 1994.
Afghanistan ranks 14th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's services employment is projected to reach 29.23% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Afghanistan in 2025 was 29.47%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_services-employment,
title = {Afghanistan Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}