Bosnia and Herzegovina Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's services employment was 52.69% in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's services employment stood at 52.69% in 2025, a rise of +0.44% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.16% by 2026. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 70th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s services sector employed 52.69 % of the labour force in 2025, placing the country at 70th in the world ranking. The share rose steadily from the 1991 trough of 42.86 % and reached its all‑time high of 53.67 % in 2020, reflecting a gradual shift toward a service‑oriented economy after the post‑war transition. Over the 35‑year span, the increase of nearly ten percentage points mirrors regional patterns, with peers such as Nicaragua (52.65 % in 2025) and Mauritania (52.83 % in 2025) showing comparable levels of service employment. The modest decline from the 2020 peak suggests that the sector’s expansion is now moderating, likely due to structural constraints and limited diversification beyond low‑value services. Continued investment in higher‑skill service industries, digital infrastructure, and tourism could revive growth and push the employment share beyond the recent plateau, shaping a more robust trajectory for the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 54.08% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 53.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 53.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.69% | +0.44% | #70 |
| 2024 | 52.25% | +0.45% | #69 |
| 2023 | 51.80% | +0.49% | #69 |
| 2022 | 51.31% | +0.45% | #71 |
| 2021 | 50.86% | −2.81% | #69 |
| 2020 | 53.67% | +4.45% | #81 |
| 2019 | 49.22% | −1.86% | #61 |
| 2018 | 51.08% | +0.59% | #71 |
| 2017 | 50.48% | +0.82% | #67 |
| 2016 | 49.67% | −1.84% | #67 |
| 2015 | 51.51% | −0.32% | #75 |
| 2014 | 51.83% | +1.65% | #79 |
| 2013 | 50.17% | +2.22% | #76 |
| 2012 | 47.95% | −2.36% | #65 |
| 2011 | 50.32% | +2.03% | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's services employment was 52.69% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's services employment peaked at 53.67% in 2020.
The lowest services employment in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 42.86% in 1991.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 70th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's services employment is projected to reach 53.16% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 52.69%. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_services-employment,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}