Lebanon Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Lebanon's services employment was 76.36% in 2023, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2022. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2023.
Overview
Lebanon's services employment stood at 76.36% in 2023, a decline of +0.53% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.91% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 151st globally.
Lebanon’s services sector employed 76.36 percent of the labor force in 2023, placing the country 151st in the World Bank ranking and positioning it just below peers such as New Caledonia (76.31 percent) and Spain (76.48 percent). The indicator has been tracked for 33 years, rising from an early‑record low of 67.62 percent in 1992 to a historic peak of 76.90 percent in 2022, before a modest decline to the current level. The upward trajectory since the early 1990s reflects gradual diversification away from agriculture and manufacturing, while the slight post‑peak dip may signal emerging constraints such as fiscal stress, inflationary pressures and regional instability that have strained service‑related hiring. If macro‑economic reforms succeed in stabilising the currency and restoring investor confidence, the services employment share could resume its long‑term climb; otherwise, persistent shocks may keep the figure hovering near the 2023 level.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 77.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.91% | - | - |
| 2023 | 76.36% | −0.53% | #151 |
| 2022 | 76.90% | +1.49% | #155 |
| 2021 | 75.41% | −0.27% | #154 |
| 2020 | 75.68% | −0.22% | #156 |
| 2019 | 75.90% | +0.68% | #156 |
| 2018 | 75.22% | +0.47% | #154 |
| 2017 | 74.75% | +0.34% | #154 |
| 2016 | 74.41% | +0.21% | #154 |
| 2015 | 74.19% | +0.46% | #153 |
| 2014 | 73.73% | +0.52% | #154 |
| 2013 | 73.21% | +0.30% | #152 |
| 2012 | 72.91% | +0.18% | #153 |
| 2011 | 72.73% | +0.19% | #153 |
| 2010 | 72.54% | +0.31% | #153 |
| 2009 | 72.23% | −0.06% | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's services employment was 76.36% in 2023. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's services employment peaked at 76.90% in 2022.
The lowest services employment in Lebanon was 67.62% in 1992.
Lebanon ranks 151st globally in services employment as of 2023.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's services employment is projected to reach 76.91% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Lebanon in 2023 was 76.36%. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_services-employment,
title = {Lebanon Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}