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Hong Kong SAR, China Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

85.80% +0.11% (+0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #177 Global Peak 86.35% (2020) Source World Bank

Hong Kong SAR, China Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Hong Kong SAR, China's services employment stood at 85.80% in 2025, a rise of +0.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.61% by 2026. Hong Kong SAR, China ranked 177th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 85.44% - -
2027* trend 85.53% - -
2026* trend 85.61% - -
2025 85.80% +0.11% #177
2024 85.70% −0.08% #177
2023 85.78% −0.02% #179
2022 85.80% −0.35% #182
2021 86.16% −0.19% #183
2020 86.35% +0.24% #183
2019 86.11% +0.27% #183
2018 85.84% +0.11% #183
2017 85.73% +0.07% #183
2016 85.66% −0.43% #183
2015 86.09% +0.31% #184
2014 85.78% −0.03% #184
2013 85.81% −0.10% #184
2012 85.91% −0.06% #184
2011 85.97% −0.01% #185
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 +11.7% GDP growth 3.8% C/A balance 4.6%
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

Hong Kong SAR, China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Hong Kong SAR, China's services employment?

Hong Kong SAR, China's services employment was 85.80% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Hong Kong SAR, China?

Hong Kong SAR, China's services employment peaked at 86.35% in 2020.

What was the lowest services employment in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The lowest services employment in Hong Kong SAR, China was 63.72% in 1991.

How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank in services employment?

Hong Kong SAR, China ranks 177th 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 Hong Kong SAR, China in 2026?

Hong Kong SAR, China's services employment is projected to reach 85.61% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

The services employment of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025 was 85.80%. This ranks 177th in the world.

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