Algeria Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Algeria's services employment was 58.25% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Algeria's services employment stood at 58.25% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.26% by 2026. Algeria ranked 86th globally.
Algeria's services employment has fluctuated over the 35-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 58.25 in 2025. This places the country 86th globally, closely trailing its peer Syrian Arab Republic at 58.50. The all-time peak of 60.12 was reached in 2016, while the lowest point of 51.87 occurred in 2004. Compared to its earliest recorded value of 54.22 in 1991, Algeria's services employment has shown a modest increase. In the context of its peer countries, such as the Kyrgyz Republic with a value of 57.73, Algeria's performance is relatively stable. As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, Algeria's services employment trend is likely to be influenced by factors such as technological advancements and shifts in global trade patterns, which could potentially alter its current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.30% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.28% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.26% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.25% | +0.04% | #86 |
| 2024 | 58.21% | +0.02% | #88 |
| 2023 | 58.19% | +0.14% | #88 |
| 2022 | 58.05% | −0.17% | #90 |
| 2021 | 58.22% | −0.06% | #93 |
| 2020 | 58.28% | −0.50% | #92 |
| 2019 | 58.78% | +0.02% | #92 |
| 2018 | 58.76% | −0.10% | #93 |
| 2017 | 58.86% | −1.26% | #94 |
| 2016 | 60.12% | +0.11% | #98 |
| 2015 | 60.01% | +0.42% | #99 |
| 2014 | 59.58% | −0.11% | #100 |
| 2013 | 59.69% | +0.64% | #100 |
| 2012 | 59.05% | +0.68% | #102 |
| 2011 | 58.37% | +0.75% | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's services employment was 58.25% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's services employment peaked at 60.12% in 2016.
The lowest services employment in Algeria was 51.87% in 2004.
Algeria ranks 86th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's services employment is projected to reach 58.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Algeria in 2025 was 58.25%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_services-employment,
title = {Algeria Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}