Bahrain Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Bahrain's services employment was 64.26% in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's services employment stood at 64.26% in 2025, a rise of +0.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.30% by 2026. Bahrain ranked 101st globally.
Bahrain's services employment has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with the sector accounting for 64.26% of the country's workforce as of 2025. This figure is slightly below the all-time peak of 70.12% in 1999, when Bahrain's economy was heavily reliant on hydrocarbons and tourism. Conversely, the sector has also faced a trough of 63.19% in 2010, likely due to the decline in oil prices and a subsequent economic downturn. In comparison, Mexico's services employment has remained relatively stable, ranking close to Bahrain at 64.08%. The sector's employment share in Bahrain has seen a steady increase since 1991, when it was at 69.04%. A sustained decline in oil prices or a shift in the global economic landscape could potentially alter the trajectory of Bahrain's services employment, forcing the country to accelerate its diversification efforts and further integrate its economy into the global services sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 64.49% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 64.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 64.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.26% | +0.16% | #101 |
| 2024 | 64.10% | +0.13% | #101 |
| 2023 | 63.98% | +0.11% | #103 |
| 2022 | 63.87% | −0.04% | #106 |
| 2021 | 63.91% | −0.59% | #106 |
| 2020 | 64.50% | +0.56% | #108 |
| 2019 | 63.94% | +0.14% | #107 |
| 2018 | 63.80% | +0.13% | #107 |
| 2017 | 63.67% | +0.03% | #107 |
| 2016 | 63.64% | −0.13% | #108 |
| 2015 | 63.77% | +0.06% | #108 |
| 2014 | 63.71% | −0.14% | #111 |
| 2013 | 63.85% | −0.07% | #111 |
| 2012 | 63.91% | +0.25% | #113 |
| 2011 | 63.66% | +0.46% | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain 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
Bahrain's services employment was 64.26% in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's services employment peaked at 70.12% in 1999.
The lowest services employment in Bahrain was 63.19% in 2010.
Bahrain ranks 101st globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's services employment is projected to reach 64.30% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Bahrain in 2025 was 64.26%. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_services-employment,
title = {Bahrain Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}