Guinea-Bissau Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Guinea-Bissau's services employment was 29.21% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's services employment stood at 29.21% in 2025, a rise of +0.60% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.00% by 2026. Guinea-Bissau ranked 13th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s share of employment in services has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, moving from 24.44 % in 1991 to an all‑time high of 29.21 % in 2025, the peak recorded for the country. The lowest point occurred in 1993 at 24.19 %, after which the indicator embarked on a gradual upward trajectory that accelerated in the 2010s and culminated in the 2025 figure that places Guinea‑Bissau at rank 13 globally. This level is comparable to Afghanistan’s 29.47 % and slightly below Mali’s 28.40 % in the same year, suggesting that the West African nation is keeping pace with peers that have similarly diversified away from agriculture. The persistent rise reflects modest expansion of retail, transport and public‑service activities, even as the broader economy remains vulnerable to external shocks. Continued investment in education and digital infrastructure could deepen the services sector’s share of employment, potentially sustaining the upward trend beyond the current peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 31.32% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 30.66% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 30.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.21% | +0.60% | #13 |
| 2024 | 28.62% | +0.48% | #13 |
| 2023 | 28.14% | +0.41% | #13 |
| 2022 | 27.73% | +1.38% | #13 |
| 2021 | 26.34% | +0.72% | #12 |
| 2020 | 25.62% | −0.82% | #10 |
| 2019 | 26.44% | −1.85% | #10 |
| 2018 | 28.28% | +0.16% | #13 |
| 2017 | 28.13% | +0.17% | #13 |
| 2016 | 27.96% | +0.37% | #13 |
| 2015 | 27.58% | +0.14% | #13 |
| 2014 | 27.44% | +0.07% | #15 |
| 2013 | 27.38% | +0.19% | #15 |
| 2012 | 27.18% | −0.36% | #15 |
| 2011 | 27.55% | +0.48% | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's services employment was 29.21% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's services employment peaked at 29.21% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Guinea-Bissau was 24.19% in 1993.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 13th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's services employment is projected to reach 30.00% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 29.21%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_services-employment,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}