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Bhutan Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

41.75% +0.48% (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #35 Global Peak 41.75% (2025) Source World Bank

Bhutan Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's services employment stood at 41.75% in 2025, a rise of +0.48% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.33% by 2026. Bhutan ranked 35th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 47.31% - -
2027* trend 45.82% - -
2026* trend 44.33% - -
2025 41.75% +0.48% #35
2024 41.28% +0.34% #35
2023 40.93% +0.13% #37
2022 40.80% +6.27% #37
2021 34.53% −0.69% #25
2020 35.23% +1.80% #25
2019 33.43% +0.48% #18
2018 32.94% +0.13% #20
2017 32.82% +0.17% #21
2016 32.65% +0.29% #22
2015 32.35% −0.17% #23
2014 32.53% −0.17% #26
2013 32.70% +0.95% #25
2012 31.75% +1.10% #24
2011 30.65% −2.97% #23
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's services employment?

Bhutan's services employment was 41.75% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Bhutan?

Bhutan's services employment peaked at 41.75% in 2025.

What was the lowest services employment in Bhutan?

The lowest services employment in Bhutan was 27.41% in 1991.

How does Bhutan rank in services employment?

Bhutan ranks 35th globally in services employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for services employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected services employment of Bhutan in 2026?

Bhutan's services employment is projected to reach 44.33% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Bhutan in 2025?

The services employment of Bhutan in 2025 was 41.75%. This ranks 35th in the world.

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