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Guyana Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

56.69% −0.30% (-0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #82 Global Peak 60.59% (2021) Source World Bank

Guyana Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Guyana's services employment stood at 56.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.30% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.38% by 2026. Guyana ranked 82nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 53.34% - -
2027* trend 54.36% - -
2026* trend 55.38% - -
2025 56.69% −0.30% #82
2024 56.99% −1.52% #84
2023 58.51% −0.88% #89
2022 59.39% −1.19% #94
2021 60.59% +0.69% #98
2020 59.89% −0.38% #96
2019 60.28% +1.13% #96
2018 59.15% +0.40% #94
2017 58.74% +0.41% #93
2016 58.33% +0.44% #93
2015 57.89% +0.22% #92
2014 57.67% +0.33% #93
2013 57.34% +0.61% #94
2012 56.74% +0.72% #93
2011 56.02% +0.97% #93
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.8% GDP growth 43.8% C/A balance 16.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guyana's services employment?

Guyana's services employment was 56.69% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Guyana?

Guyana's services employment peaked at 60.59% in 2021.

What was the lowest services employment in Guyana?

The lowest services employment in Guyana was 41.71% in 1991.

How does Guyana rank in services employment?

Guyana ranks 82nd 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 Guyana in 2026?

Guyana's services employment is projected to reach 55.38% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Guyana in 2025?

The services employment of Guyana in 2025 was 56.69%. This ranks 82nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_guyana_services-employment, title = {Guyana Services Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/services-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }