Ghana Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Ghana's services employment was 47.17% in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Ghana's services employment stood at 47.17% in 2025, a rise of +0.24% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.02% by 2026. Ghana ranked 45th globally.
Ghana’s share of employment in services rose from a trough of 19.25 percent in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 49.65 percent in 2021, reflecting the sector’s expanding role in a largely agrarian economy. By 2025 the proportion stood at 47.17 percent, placing the country 45th in the world and just below peers such as Albania (47.24 percent) and Sri Lanka (47.84 percent). The 35‑year span captures a steady structural shift, with the services share more than doubling as urbanisation, digitalisation and tourism gained momentum, while manufacturing and agriculture’s relative weight contracted. The modest decline from the 2021 peak suggests a possible saturation point, yet the upward trajectory remains robust, supported by government initiatives to broaden financial services and improve broadband access. Continued investment in human capital and infrastructure could sustain growth in services employment, potentially pushing Ghana back toward its recent peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 45.22% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 45.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 46.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.17% | +0.24% | #45 |
| 2024 | 46.93% | +0.58% | #46 |
| 2023 | 46.36% | +0.39% | #48 |
| 2022 | 45.97% | −3.68% | #48 |
| 2021 | 49.65% | +2.28% | #64 |
| 2020 | 47.38% | +1.11% | #54 |
| 2019 | 46.26% | +2.93% | #51 |
| 2018 | 43.33% | +2.85% | #43 |
| 2017 | 40.48% | +0.63% | #37 |
| 2016 | 39.85% | +0.63% | #37 |
| 2015 | 39.22% | +0.53% | #37 |
| 2014 | 38.69% | +0.45% | #38 |
| 2013 | 38.24% | +0.75% | #37 |
| 2012 | 37.49% | +0.72% | #39 |
| 2011 | 36.78% | +0.78% | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's services employment was 47.17% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's services employment peaked at 49.65% in 2021.
The lowest services employment in Ghana was 19.25% in 1991.
Ghana ranks 45th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's services employment is projected to reach 46.02% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Ghana in 2025 was 47.17%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_services-employment,
title = {Ghana Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}