Jordan Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Jordan's services employment was 80.76% in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Jordan's services employment stood at 80.76% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.78% by 2026. Jordan ranked 164th globally.
Jordan’s share of employment in services rose steadily over the 35‑year series, climbing from 73.64 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 80.76 % in 2025, the highest level recorded for the economy and the 164th position globally. The lowest point occurred in 2004 at 70.07 %, after which the sector expanded by more than ten percentage points, reflecting structural shifts toward tourism, finance and information‑technology activities. Jordan’s 2025 services‑employment rate of 80.76 % is comparable to peer economies such as Canada (80.15 %) and Malta (81.39 %), underscoring a convergence with advanced service‑oriented nations. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in human capital and digital infrastructure could further deepen the services sector’s role in job creation, while any slowdown in regional demand or fiscal constraints might temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 83.19% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 82.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 81.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.76% | +0.23% | #164 |
| 2024 | 80.53% | +0.17% | #164 |
| 2023 | 80.35% | +1.98% | #166 |
| 2022 | 78.37% | +0.07% | #160 |
| 2021 | 78.31% | −0.81% | #163 |
| 2020 | 79.12% | +0.92% | #170 |
| 2019 | 78.21% | +1.60% | #162 |
| 2018 | 76.60% | +0.13% | #158 |
| 2017 | 76.48% | +0.46% | #159 |
| 2016 | 76.02% | +0.61% | #156 |
| 2015 | 75.41% | +0.69% | #156 |
| 2014 | 74.72% | +0.63% | #155 |
| 2013 | 74.09% | +0.54% | #155 |
| 2012 | 73.55% | +0.49% | #155 |
| 2011 | 73.07% | +0.58% | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's services employment was 80.76% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's services employment peaked at 80.76% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Jordan was 70.07% in 2004.
Jordan ranks 164th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's services employment is projected to reach 81.78% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Jordan in 2025 was 80.76%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_services-employment,
title = {Jordan Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}