Albania Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Albania's services employment was 47.24% in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Albania's services employment stood at 47.24% in 2025, a rise of +0.47% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.28% by 2026. Albania ranked 46th globally.
Albania’s share of employment in services rose steadily over the 35‑year series, climbing from 41.02 percent in 1991 to a record 47.24 percent in 2025, the highest level observed in the series and placing the country 46th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the post‑crisis trough of 35.79 percent in 2011, reflecting structural shifts toward tourism, finance and information‑technology activities that have absorbed a larger share of the labour force. By 2025 Albania’s services‑employment rate marginally exceeds that of Ghana (47.17 percent) and approaches Sri Lanka’s 47.84 percent, underscoring its convergence with other emerging economies that have diversified away from agriculture and industry. The sustained rise suggests that continued investment in skills development and digital infrastructure could keep the services sector expanding, while any slowdown in global demand or domestic policy constraints might temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 49.96% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 49.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.24% | +0.47% | #46 |
| 2024 | 46.78% | +0.47% | #45 |
| 2023 | 46.31% | +2.32% | #47 |
| 2022 | 44.00% | −0.43% | #43 |
| 2021 | 44.43% | +1.19% | #44 |
| 2020 | 43.24% | +0.03% | #42 |
| 2019 | 43.22% | +0.51% | #39 |
| 2018 | 42.71% | +0.47% | #39 |
| 2017 | 42.24% | +2.03% | #42 |
| 2016 | 40.21% | +0.35% | #41 |
| 2015 | 39.86% | +0.19% | #38 |
| 2014 | 39.67% | +0.95% | #39 |
| 2013 | 38.72% | +1.88% | #40 |
| 2012 | 36.84% | +1.05% | #38 |
| 2011 | 35.79% | −2.22% | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's services employment was 47.24% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Albania's services employment peaked at 47.24% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Albania was 35.79% in 2011.
Albania ranks 46th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's services employment is projected to reach 48.28% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Albania in 2025 was 47.24%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_services-employment,
title = {Albania Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}