Argentina Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Argentina's services employment was 71.81% in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Argentina's services employment stood at 71.81% in 2025, a rise of +0.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.68% by 2026. Argentina ranked 131st globally.
Argentina’s services sector employment share has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, climbing from a trough of 58.31 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 71.81 % in 2025, placing the country 131st globally. The increase reflects a structural shift toward tertiary activities, mirroring patterns observed in other emerging economies; Brazil, for example, records a slightly higher share at 72.16 %, while Korea stands at 71.51 % for the same year. The upward trajectory suggests that services now account for the majority of Argentine labour, a marked change from the early 1990s when manufacturing and agriculture dominated employment. Continued expansion of digital services, tourism and financial intermediation could sustain this momentum, although adverse macro‑economic shocks or policy reversals might curb further gains. If current reforms enhancing market flexibility and investment in skill development persist, the services employment share is likely to edge higher in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 71.76% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 71.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 71.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.81% | +0.18% | #131 |
| 2024 | 71.64% | +0.42% | #131 |
| 2023 | 71.22% | −0.09% | #133 |
| 2022 | 71.32% | −0.45% | #137 |
| 2021 | 71.77% | +0.46% | #141 |
| 2020 | 71.31% | −0.47% | #140 |
| 2019 | 71.77% | +0.28% | #142 |
| 2018 | 71.49% | +0.39% | #143 |
| 2017 | 71.10% | +0.61% | #140 |
| 2016 | 70.49% | +0.83% | #139 |
| 2015 | 69.65% | +0.62% | #137 |
| 2014 | 69.03% | −0.27% | #134 |
| 2013 | 69.30% | −0.19% | #135 |
| 2012 | 69.49% | +0.42% | #141 |
| 2011 | 69.07% | −0.63% | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina 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
Argentina's services employment was 71.81% in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's services employment peaked at 71.81% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Argentina was 58.31% in 1991.
Argentina ranks 131st globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's services employment is projected to reach 71.68% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Argentina in 2025 was 71.81%. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_services-employment,
title = {Argentina Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}