Croatia Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Croatia's services employment was 69.31% in 2025, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Croatia's services employment stood at 69.31% in 2025, a rise of +0.46% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.91% by 2026. Croatia ranked 120th globally.
Croatia's services employment rate has experienced a gradual increase since its inception in 1991, with a notable improvement of 21.71 percentage points to reach 69.31 as of 2025. This growth has placed the country at 120 globally, trailing behind peer nations such as the Russian Federation with a rate of 69.06 and Lithuania with 69.44. The all-time peak of 69.31 in 2025 indicates a steady trend, whereas the all-time trough of 47.60 in 1991 signifies the beginning of the growth phase. The 35-year coverage period suggests a moderate rate of expansion, which is crucial for the country's economic development. A sustained growth in the services sector is likely to continue, driven by Croatia's efforts to improve its business environment and attract foreign investment. However, a potential shift in global economic trends or a significant change in the country's regulatory framework could alter the trajectory of services employment growth, necessitating a reassessment of its economic development strategies.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 73.21% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 72.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 70.91% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.31% | +0.46% | #120 |
| 2024 | 68.85% | +0.95% | #120 |
| 2023 | 67.90% | +1.44% | #119 |
| 2022 | 66.45% | +1.70% | #114 |
| 2021 | 64.75% | −0.94% | #110 |
| 2020 | 65.70% | −0.58% | #114 |
| 2019 | 66.28% | −0.25% | #114 |
| 2018 | 66.54% | −0.38% | #121 |
| 2017 | 66.91% | +1.07% | #123 |
| 2016 | 65.85% | +1.62% | #119 |
| 2015 | 64.23% | +0.47% | #110 |
| 2014 | 63.75% | +1.43% | #113 |
| 2013 | 62.32% | +1.72% | #105 |
| 2012 | 60.61% | +3.15% | #105 |
| 2011 | 57.46% | −0.83% | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's services employment was 69.31% in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's services employment peaked at 69.31% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Croatia was 47.60% in 1991.
Croatia ranks 120th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's services employment is projected to reach 70.91% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Croatia in 2025 was 69.31%. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_services-employment,
title = {Croatia Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}