Azerbaijan Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Azerbaijan's services employment was 50.24% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's services employment stood at 50.24% in 2025, a rise of +0.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.61% by 2026. Azerbaijan ranked 60th globally.
Azerbaijan has experienced a steady expansion in its services employment sector over the last 35 years. Starting from a baseline of 38.26 in 1991, the indicator reached an all-time trough of 36.75 in 1992 before beginning a long-term upward trajectory. By 2025, services employment reached an all-time peak of 50.24, placing the country 60th globally. This current level is closely aligned with peer nations such as Uzbekistan, which recorded 50.19, and Timor-Leste at 50.18. The growth reflects a structural shift in the labor market away from primary industries toward service-oriented activities. This transition indicates a diversifying economy that is increasingly reliant on the tertiary sector for job creation. Future growth in this indicator will likely depend on the pace of digital transformation and the government's ability to attract foreign investment into non-oil services. Continued diversification efforts will determine if the sector can maintain this growth rate in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 51.39% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 51.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 50.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.24% | +0.36% | #60 |
| 2024 | 49.88% | +0.42% | #60 |
| 2023 | 49.46% | +0.67% | #61 |
| 2022 | 48.79% | −0.04% | #59 |
| 2021 | 48.83% | −0.17% | #60 |
| 2020 | 48.99% | +0.07% | #58 |
| 2019 | 48.92% | −0.10% | #59 |
| 2018 | 49.02% | −0.26% | #63 |
| 2017 | 49.28% | −0.06% | #65 |
| 2016 | 49.34% | −0.25% | #64 |
| 2015 | 49.58% | +0.64% | #67 |
| 2014 | 48.94% | +0.42% | #66 |
| 2013 | 48.52% | +0.46% | #65 |
| 2012 | 48.06% | +0.02% | #66 |
| 2011 | 48.04% | −0.01% | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's services employment was 50.24% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's services employment peaked at 50.24% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Azerbaijan was 36.75% in 1992.
Azerbaijan ranks 60th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's services employment is projected to reach 50.61% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 50.24%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_services-employment,
title = {Azerbaijan Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}