Angola Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Angola's services employment was 40.85% in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Angola's services employment stood at 40.85% in 2025, a rise of +0.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.05% by 2026. Angola ranked 32nd globally.
Angola's services employment has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with the latest data from the World Bank showing a value of 40.85 in 2025, ranking 32nd globally. The indicator peaked in 1991 at 63.37, before plummeting to a trough of 37.57 in 2021, a decline of nearly 41% compared to the peak. This downward trend is also reflective of several peer countries, such as Côte d'Ivoire, which has maintained a stable services employment ratio at 40.30, and Benin, which has seen a slight increase to 41.44. The persistent decline in Angola's services employment is a cause for concern, particularly in the context of its growing economy and increasing reliance on the services sector. A reversal in this trend would likely require sustained investments in education and vocational training, as well as supportive policies aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and job creation in the services sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 43.40% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 42.73% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 40.85% | +0.16% | #32 |
| 2024 | 40.69% | +0.16% | #33 |
| 2023 | 40.53% | +0.04% | #35 |
| 2022 | 40.49% | +2.91% | #36 |
| 2021 | 37.57% | −0.64% | #33 |
| 2020 | 38.22% | −1.45% | #34 |
| 2019 | 39.67% | −0.11% | #35 |
| 2018 | 39.78% | −0.24% | #35 |
| 2017 | 40.02% | −0.10% | #35 |
| 2016 | 40.11% | −0.21% | #40 |
| 2015 | 40.32% | −0.01% | #40 |
| 2014 | 40.33% | −2.11% | #40 |
| 2013 | 42.44% | −1.98% | #48 |
| 2012 | 44.42% | −2.13% | #58 |
| 2011 | 46.55% | −2.31% | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's services employment was 40.85% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Angola's services employment peaked at 63.37% in 1991.
The lowest services employment in Angola was 37.57% in 2021.
Angola ranks 32nd globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's services employment is projected to reach 42.05% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Angola in 2025 was 40.85%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_services-employment,
title = {Angola Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}