India Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
India's services employment was 32.56% in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
India's services employment stood at 32.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.28% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.79% by 2026. India ranked 17th globally.
India's services employment has seen a notable increase over the past 35 years, with the latest value standing at 32.56 in 2025. This marks a significant rise from its all-time trough of 22.29 in 1991. The country reached its peak services employment of 34.10 in 2019, before experiencing a slight decline. In comparison to its peer countries, India ranks above Eritrea's 31.78 and Burkina Faso's 31.56, but below the Democratic Republic of Congo's 33.45 and Zimbabwe's 34.16. The services sector has been a key driver of India's economic growth, and its employment levels have generally trended upwards. As the global economy continues to evolve, India's services employment trajectory is likely to be influenced by its ability to adapt to technological advancements and shifting global demand patterns, which could potentially alter the course of its services employment trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 33.49% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 33.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 32.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.56% | +0.28% | #17 |
| 2024 | 32.27% | +0.82% | #17 |
| 2023 | 31.46% | +0.44% | #17 |
| 2022 | 31.02% | −0.43% | #18 |
| 2021 | 31.45% | −0.17% | #20 |
| 2020 | 31.62% | −2.48% | #18 |
| 2019 | 34.10% | +0.76% | #23 |
| 2018 | 33.34% | +0.87% | #21 |
| 2017 | 32.47% | +0.86% | #20 |
| 2016 | 31.61% | +0.83% | #20 |
| 2015 | 30.77% | +0.92% | #19 |
| 2014 | 29.85% | +0.85% | #17 |
| 2013 | 29.00% | +0.78% | #17 |
| 2012 | 28.22% | +0.84% | #16 |
| 2011 | 27.38% | +0.81% | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's services employment was 32.56% in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
India's services employment peaked at 34.10% in 2019.
The lowest services employment in India was 22.29% in 1991.
India ranks 17th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's services employment is projected to reach 32.79% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of India in 2025 was 32.56%. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_india_services-employment,
title = {India Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}