Cambodia Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Cambodia's services employment was 37.72% in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's services employment stood at 37.72% in 2025, a rise of +0.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.05% by 2026. Cambodia ranked 26th globally.
Cambodia's services employment rate has experienced steady growth over the past three and a half decades. Starting from a low of 17.27% in 1991, the rate has steadily increased, peaking at 37.95% in 2020 before declining slightly to 37.72% in 2025. This trajectory is comparable to that of Moldova, which also saw a significant increase in services employment from 1991 to 2025. Notably, Cambodia's services employment rate has surpassed that of several lower-middle-income countries, including Bangladesh, which had a rate of 37.71% in 2025. The growth of the services sector in Cambodia is a significant contributor to the country's economic development, driven by an increase in tourism and a growing middle class. However, a decline in tourism due to global economic uncertainty or regional conflicts could potentially alter the trajectory of Cambodia's services employment rate, necessitating a shift towards other sectors such as manufacturing or agriculture to maintain economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 38.68% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 38.36% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 38.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.72% | +0.32% | #26 |
| 2024 | 37.40% | +0.27% | #26 |
| 2023 | 37.13% | +0.37% | #29 |
| 2022 | 36.77% | +0.31% | #29 |
| 2021 | 36.45% | −1.50% | #29 |
| 2020 | 37.95% | +2.30% | #33 |
| 2019 | 35.66% | −0.33% | #24 |
| 2018 | 35.98% | −0.32% | #26 |
| 2017 | 36.30% | −0.39% | #28 |
| 2016 | 36.70% | +4.09% | #30 |
| 2015 | 32.61% | +2.37% | #24 |
| 2014 | 30.24% | −0.96% | #18 |
| 2013 | 31.19% | +2.15% | #22 |
| 2012 | 29.04% | +2.06% | #19 |
| 2011 | 26.98% | −2.26% | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's services employment was 37.72% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's services employment peaked at 37.95% in 2020.
The lowest services employment in Cambodia was 17.27% in 1991.
Cambodia ranks 26th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cambodia's services employment is projected to reach 38.05% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Cambodia in 2025 was 37.72%. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_services-employment,
title = {Cambodia Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}