Czechia Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Czechia's services employment was 62.40% in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Czechia's services employment stood at 62.40% in 2025, a rise of +0.55% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.66% by 2026. Czechia ranked 96th globally.
Czechia’s share of employment in services rose steadily over the 35‑year span from 44.48 % in 1991 to a record 62.40 % in 2025, placing it 96th globally. The climb reflects the structural shift typical of post‑communist economies, where manufacturing’s relative weight has receded and demand for tourism, finance, and information‑technology services has expanded. The all‑time trough of 44.48 % occurred at the start of the transition period, while the peak of 62.40 % coincides with the latest World Bank estimate, surpassing peers such as Namibia (61.11 %) and approaching the Slovak Republic’s 63.31 %. The persistent upward trajectory suggests that further integration into European service markets and continued digitalisation will likely sustain growth, although a slowdown could arise if global demand for high‑value services weakens or if domestic labour market reforms stall.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 63.66% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 63.16% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 62.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 62.40% | +0.55% | #96 |
| 2024 | 61.85% | +1.26% | #96 |
| 2023 | 60.59% | +0.16% | #95 |
| 2022 | 60.43% | −0.20% | #96 |
| 2021 | 60.63% | +0.49% | #99 |
| 2020 | 60.14% | +0.06% | #97 |
| 2019 | 60.09% | +0.39% | #95 |
| 2018 | 59.70% | +0.56% | #95 |
| 2017 | 59.14% | +0.11% | #95 |
| 2016 | 59.03% | −0.02% | #95 |
| 2015 | 59.05% | −0.16% | #96 |
| 2014 | 59.21% | −0.25% | #98 |
| 2013 | 59.46% | +0.63% | #99 |
| 2012 | 58.83% | +0.27% | #101 |
| 2011 | 58.56% | −0.36% | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Czechia's services employment was 62.40% in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Czechia's services employment peaked at 62.40% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Czechia was 44.48% in 1991.
Czechia ranks 96th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Czechia's services employment is projected to reach 62.66% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Czechia in 2025 was 62.40%. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_services-employment,
title = {Czechia Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}