Haiti Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Haiti's services employment was 44.59% in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Haiti's services employment stood at 44.59% in 2025, a rise of +0.20% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.74% by 2026. Haiti ranked 40th globally.
Haiti’s share of employment in services rose from an all‑time trough of 34.90 % in 1991 to a peak of 45.53 % in 2019, reaching 44.59 % in 2025 and ranking 40th globally. The 35‑year coverage shows a steady structural shift toward non‑agricultural activities, outpacing peers such as Togo (44.25 %) and the Republic of Congo (44.17 %). The post‑1990s increase reflects urbanisation, expansion of informal trade, and growth in tourism‑related jobs, while the 2019 high coincided with a modest recovery after the 2010 earthquake and subsequent aid‑driven reconstruction. Although the 2025 figure remains slightly below the 2019 peak, the upward trajectory suggests continued diversification of the labour market. Future changes in fiscal policy, investment in digital services, and resilience to climate shocks will be decisive in determining whether Haiti can sustain or improve its services employment share.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 45.09% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 44.92% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 44.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.59% | +0.20% | #40 |
| 2024 | 44.38% | +0.17% | #40 |
| 2023 | 44.21% | +0.28% | #42 |
| 2022 | 43.93% | +0.01% | #42 |
| 2021 | 43.92% | −0.27% | #42 |
| 2020 | 44.19% | −1.33% | #43 |
| 2019 | 45.53% | +0.29% | #47 |
| 2018 | 45.23% | +0.38% | #51 |
| 2017 | 44.86% | +0.43% | #50 |
| 2016 | 44.43% | +0.46% | #50 |
| 2015 | 43.97% | +0.48% | #51 |
| 2014 | 43.49% | +0.41% | #51 |
| 2013 | 43.07% | +0.61% | #51 |
| 2012 | 42.47% | +0.36% | #50 |
| 2011 | 42.11% | +0.46% | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's services employment was 44.59% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Haiti's services employment peaked at 45.53% in 2019.
The lowest services employment in Haiti was 34.90% in 1991.
Haiti ranks 40th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Haiti's services employment is projected to reach 44.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Haiti in 2025 was 44.59%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_services-employment,
title = {Haiti Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}