Austria Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Austria's services employment was 72.59% in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Austria's services employment stood at 72.59% in 2025, a rise of +0.24% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.21% by 2026. Austria ranked 134th globally.
Austria’s share of employment in services rose from 59.29 percent in 1991 to 72.59 percent in 2025, marking a 13.30‑point increase over 35 years and positioning the country at 134th globally in the latest World Bank ranking. The 2025 figure represents both the all‑time peak and the most recent observation, reflecting a steady structural shift toward a service‑oriented economy that mirrors the trajectory of peers such as Portugal (72.67 percent) and the European Union (72.86 percent). The trough in 1991 coincided with the early post‑Cold‑War adjustment period, after which Austria experienced continuous gains in sectors like finance, tourism and information technology, outpacing the earlier low point by more than 13 percentage points. While the upward momentum suggests further consolidation of service jobs, future changes in automation, labor market reforms or a slowdown in global demand could alter the current trajectory, potentially moderating the rate of growth in service‑sector employment.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 74.43% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 73.82% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 73.21% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.59% | +0.24% | #134 |
| 2024 | 72.34% | +1.18% | #134 |
| 2023 | 71.16% | +1.06% | #132 |
| 2022 | 70.10% | −0.54% | #129 |
| 2021 | 70.64% | −0.63% | #136 |
| 2020 | 71.27% | +0.28% | #138 |
| 2019 | 70.99% | +0.12% | #136 |
| 2018 | 70.87% | −0.28% | #139 |
| 2017 | 71.15% | +1.06% | #141 |
| 2016 | 70.09% | +0.38% | #137 |
| 2015 | 69.70% | +0.29% | #138 |
| 2014 | 69.41% | −0.11% | #138 |
| 2013 | 69.52% | +0.27% | #138 |
| 2012 | 69.24% | +0.21% | #139 |
| 2011 | 69.04% | −0.81% | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria 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
Austria's services employment was 72.59% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Austria's services employment peaked at 72.59% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Austria was 59.29% in 1991.
Austria ranks 134th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's services employment is projected to reach 73.21% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Austria in 2025 was 72.59%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_services-employment,
title = {Austria Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}