Guinea Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Guinea's services employment was 38.49% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guinea's services employment stood at 38.49% in 2025, a rise of +0.76% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.93% by 2026. Guinea ranked 27th globally.
Guinea’s share of its labour force employed in services rose from 21.93 percent in 1991 to 38.49 percent in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 35‑year series and placing the country 27th globally. The increase reflects a gradual structural shift as agriculture’s relative weight has faded and urban centres have expanded, a pattern also observed in peer economies such as Pakistan, where services employment stood at 38.51 percent in the same year. The 1991 trough occurred during a period of limited private‑sector development and modest fiscal capacity, while the 2025 peak coincides with expanded telecommunications, retail growth and a modest rise in tourism services. Although the upward trajectory suggests continued diversification, sustaining higher service‑sector employment will depend on improvements in education, infrastructure and regulatory reforms that can attract investment and enhance productivity.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 40.08% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 39.50% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 38.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.49% | +0.76% | #27 |
| 2024 | 37.73% | +0.71% | #27 |
| 2023 | 37.02% | +0.39% | #28 |
| 2022 | 36.63% | +0.46% | #28 |
| 2021 | 36.17% | −0.04% | #28 |
| 2020 | 36.21% | −1.35% | #28 |
| 2019 | 37.56% | +0.32% | #31 |
| 2018 | 37.24% | +0.65% | #30 |
| 2017 | 36.59% | +0.84% | #30 |
| 2016 | 35.76% | +1.03% | #28 |
| 2015 | 34.73% | +0.53% | #28 |
| 2014 | 34.20% | +0.86% | #28 |
| 2013 | 33.34% | +1.03% | #27 |
| 2012 | 32.31% | +1.00% | #25 |
| 2011 | 31.31% | +1.21% | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea's services employment was 38.49% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Guinea's services employment peaked at 38.49% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Guinea was 21.93% in 1991.
Guinea ranks 27th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea's services employment is projected to reach 38.93% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Guinea in 2025 was 38.49%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_services-employment,
title = {Guinea Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}