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Brazil Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

72.16% +0.18% (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #132 Global Peak 72.16% (2025) Source World Bank

Brazil Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Brazil's services employment stood at 72.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.06% by 2026. Brazil ranked 132nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 74.25% - -
2027* trend 73.66% - -
2026* trend 73.06% - -
2025 72.16% +0.18% #132
2024 71.98% +0.36% #132
2023 71.63% +0.85% #135
2022 70.78% +1.01% #133
2021 69.77% −0.66% #130
2020 70.43% −0.29% #133
2019 70.72% +0.31% #135
2018 70.41% +0.55% #135
2017 69.86% +1.03% #132
2016 68.83% +0.98% #131
2015 67.85% +0.73% #128
2014 67.12% +0.80% #125
2013 66.32% −0.01% #124
2012 66.33% +0.15% #126
2011 66.18% +0.88% #125
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's services employment?

Brazil's services employment was 72.16% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Brazil?

Brazil's services employment peaked at 72.16% in 2025.

What was the lowest services employment in Brazil?

The lowest services employment in Brazil was 58.92% in 1992.

How does Brazil rank in services employment?

Brazil ranks 132nd 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 Brazil in 2026?

Brazil's services employment is projected to reach 73.06% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Brazil in 2025?

The services employment of Brazil in 2025 was 72.16%. This ranks 132nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_brazil_services-employment, title = {Brazil Services Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/services-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }