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El Salvador Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

63.01% +0.35% (+0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #97 Global Peak 63.01% (2025) Source World Bank

El Salvador Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's services employment stood at 63.01% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.58% by 2026. El Salvador ranked 97th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 64.51% - -
2027* trend 64.04% - -
2026* trend 63.58% - -
2025 63.01% +0.35% #97
2024 62.66% +0.19% #97
2023 62.47% +0.87% #100
2022 61.60% +0.37% #99
2021 61.23% +0.38% #102
2020 60.85% −0.35% #100
2019 61.20% +0.11% #101
2018 61.09% +1.55% #100
2017 59.54% −0.68% #97
2016 60.22% +0.51% #99
2015 59.71% −0.63% #97
2014 60.35% +0.29% #103
2013 60.06% +2.01% #103
2012 58.05% +0.91% #96
2011 57.14% −0.74% #95
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 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
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

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. 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 El Salvador's services employment?

El Salvador's services employment was 63.01% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in El Salvador?

El Salvador's services employment peaked at 63.01% in 2025.

What was the lowest services employment in El Salvador?

The lowest services employment in El Salvador was 39.57% in 1991.

How does El Salvador rank in services employment?

El Salvador ranks 97th 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 El Salvador in 2026?

El Salvador's services employment is projected to reach 63.58% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of El Salvador in 2025?

The services employment of El Salvador in 2025 was 63.01%. This ranks 97th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_services-employment, title = {El Salvador Services Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/services-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }