Honduras Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Honduras's services employment was 55.94% in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Honduras's services employment stood at 55.94% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.21% by 2026. Honduras ranked 80th globally.
Honduras’ share of employment in services rose from 47.08 % in 1991 to a peak of 56.66 % in 2016 before slipping to 55.94 % in 2025, placing the country 80th globally. The all‑time trough of 44.29 % in 1995 marks the low point of a long‑term structural shift from agriculture toward tertiary activities, a transition mirrored in peers such as Bolivia (55.49 % in 2025) and Romania (56.48 % in 2025). Over the 35‑year coverage period, the services sector has consistently expanded, reflecting rising urbanisation, remittance inflows and modest growth in tourism and finance. The modest decline from the 2016 peak suggests that the sector’s growth may be moderating, possibly due to constraints in skill development and limited diversification of high‑value services. Continued investment in education and digital infrastructure could sustain the upward trajectory and help Honduras close the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.89% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.05% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.21% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.94% | +0.35% | #80 |
| 2024 | 55.59% | +0.36% | #80 |
| 2023 | 55.23% | +0.83% | #82 |
| 2022 | 54.40% | +2.05% | #80 |
| 2021 | 52.35% | −0.52% | #75 |
| 2020 | 52.87% | −0.93% | #79 |
| 2019 | 53.80% | −0.07% | #78 |
| 2018 | 53.87% | +0.47% | #83 |
| 2017 | 53.40% | −3.25% | #81 |
| 2016 | 56.66% | +1.43% | #88 |
| 2015 | 55.22% | +0.50% | #86 |
| 2014 | 54.73% | +2.05% | #85 |
| 2013 | 52.67% | +3.41% | #81 |
| 2012 | 49.27% | −1.84% | #76 |
| 2011 | 51.11% | +0.41% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's services employment was 55.94% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Honduras's services employment peaked at 56.66% in 2016.
The lowest services employment in Honduras was 44.29% in 1995.
Honduras ranks 80th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's services employment is projected to reach 57.21% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Honduras in 2025 was 55.94%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_services-employment,
title = {Honduras Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}