European Union Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
European Union's services value added was 65.78% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
European Union's services value added stood at 65.78% in 2025, a decline of +0.27% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.78% by 2025. European Union ranked 47th globally.
The European Union’s services value added reached 65.78 in 2025, placing it 47th in the global ranking and just below the all‑time peak of 66.05 recorded in 2024. Over the 35‑year series that begins in 1991 with a trough of 59.15, the indicator has risen steadily, reflecting the bloc’s deepening integration of digital platforms, cross‑border finance and tourism. The 2025 figure is marginally lower than the peak yet remains higher than the 1991 low, indicating a persistent upward trajectory despite short‑term fluctuations caused by external shocks such as energy price volatility and supply‑chain disruptions. Among peers, Sweden posted a comparable services value added of 65.86, while Estonia recorded 65.81, underscoring the EU’s position within a cluster of advanced economies that rely heavily on service‑oriented growth. Continued investment in high‑skill labour and digital infrastructure will be crucial to sustain the modest upward trend and prevent a reversal toward earlier trough levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 65.91% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.85% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 65.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 65.78% | −0.27% | #47 |
| 2024 | 66.05% | +0.54% | #138 |
| 2023 | 65.50% | +0.26% | #150 |
| 2022 | 65.24% | −0.05% | #152 |
| 2021 | 65.29% | −0.52% | #153 |
| 2020 | 65.82% | +0.48% | #146 |
| 2019 | 65.34% | +0.12% | #149 |
| 2018 | 65.21% | +0.04% | #150 |
| 2017 | 65.17% | −0.06% | #149 |
| 2016 | 65.23% | −0.01% | #148 |
| 2015 | 65.25% | −0.32% | #150 |
| 2014 | 65.56% | +0.03% | #151 |
| 2013 | 65.54% | +0.32% | #150 |
| 2012 | 65.22% | +0.24% | #152 |
| 2011 | 64.98% | −0.30% | #151 |
Analysis
European Union's services value added was 65.78% in 2025, a decline of −0.27% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 65.78% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's services value added was 65.78% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
European Union's services value added peaked at 66.05% in 2024.
The lowest services value added in European Union was 59.15% in 1991.
European Union ranks 47th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's services value added is projected to reach 65.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of European Union in 2025 was 65.78%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_services-value-added,
title = {European Union Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}