Australia Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Australia's services employment was 78.53% in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Australia's services employment stood at 78.53% in 2025, a rise of +0.12% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.61% by 2026. Australia ranked 157th globally.
Australia's services employment has maintained a steady growth trajectory over the past three and a half decades. Starting at 70.13 in 1991, the country's services sector has expanded to reach its highest point of 78.55 in 2022, only to slightly dip to 78.53 in 2025. This modest decline is in line with the global trend, with Australia ranking 157th globally in terms of services employment. When compared to its peers, Australia's services employment is slightly lower than Brunei Darussalam's 78.41, but higher than France's 78.33. The services sector has consistently been a significant contributor to Australia's economy, and its stability is a testament to the country's economic resilience. However, a decline in the tourism and hospitality industries due to global economic uncertainty or a sudden shift in global trade policies could potentially disrupt Australia's services employment trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 78.79% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 78.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 78.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.53% | +0.12% | #157 |
| 2024 | 78.41% | +0.24% | #157 |
| 2023 | 78.17% | −0.38% | #157 |
| 2022 | 78.55% | +0.55% | #162 |
| 2021 | 78.00% | −0.04% | #162 |
| 2020 | 78.04% | −0.34% | #163 |
| 2019 | 78.38% | +0.89% | #164 |
| 2018 | 77.50% | −0.48% | #161 |
| 2017 | 77.97% | +0.58% | #163 |
| 2016 | 77.39% | +0.09% | #161 |
| 2015 | 77.30% | +1.08% | #161 |
| 2014 | 76.22% | +0.21% | #157 |
| 2013 | 76.01% | +0.46% | #159 |
| 2012 | 75.55% | +0.17% | #159 |
| 2011 | 75.38% | +0.62% | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's services employment was 78.53% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Australia's services employment peaked at 78.55% in 2022.
The lowest services employment in Australia was 70.13% in 1991.
Australia ranks 157th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's services employment is projected to reach 78.61% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Australia in 2025 was 78.53%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_services-employment,
title = {Australia Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}