Brazil Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Brazil's services employment was 72.16% in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Brazil's services employment has exhibited a moderate growth trajectory over the past three and a half decades, with the latest data from the World Bank indicating a services employment rate of 72.16 percent in 2025. Notably, this value represents the all-time peak for Brazil, surpassing the 58.92 percent recorded in 1992, the trough year for the indicator. When compared to peer countries, Brazil's services employment rate in 2025 is slightly lower than that of Chile, which stood at 72.43 percent, and above Argentina's 71.81 percent. Notably, Austria's services employment rate of 72.59 percent in 2025 is the highest among the peer countries. This steady growth in services employment may be attributed to Brazil's rising service sector, driven by the country's large and growing middle class. However, a potential shift in the country's economic policies, particularly in regards to labor regulations and tax incentives, could significantly impact the trajectory of services employment in Brazil, potentially altering the current upward trend.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Brazil's services employment was 72.16% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's services employment peaked at 72.16% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Brazil was 58.92% in 1992.
Brazil ranks 132nd globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's services employment is projected to reach 73.06% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Brazil in 2025 was 72.16%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_services-employment,
title = {Brazil Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}