Lithuania Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Lithuania's services employment was 69.44% in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's services employment stood at 69.44% in 2025, a rise of +0.27% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.70% by 2026. Lithuania ranked 121st globally.
Lithuania’s services sector has risen dramatically over the 35‑year span covered by the World Bank data, expanding from a trough of 45.29 % of total employment in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 69.44 % in 2025, the highest figure recorded for the country and placing it 121st globally. This acceleration mirrors a broader structural shift toward a knowledge‑based economy, driven by EU integration, digitalisation initiatives and the growth of tourism and financial services after the early 1990s transition. The 2025 level is virtually identical to the most recent readings for close peers such as Croatia (69.31 %) and the Russian Federation (69.06 %), underscoring Lithuania’s convergence with other advanced service‑oriented economies. While the share of services employment remains slightly below that of Costa Rica (70.03 %), the upward trajectory suggests continued expansion, provided that labour market reforms sustain skill development and that external demand for Baltic‑region services remains robust. Future shifts will likely depend on the pace of digital adoption and the resilience of export‑linked service industries.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 70.17% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 69.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 69.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.44% | +0.27% | #121 |
| 2024 | 69.17% | +0.03% | #121 |
| 2023 | 69.13% | +0.32% | #123 |
| 2022 | 68.82% | +0.38% | #126 |
| 2021 | 68.43% | −0.51% | #126 |
| 2020 | 68.95% | +1.08% | #126 |
| 2019 | 67.86% | +0.81% | #125 |
| 2018 | 67.05% | −0.03% | #123 |
| 2017 | 67.08% | +0.20% | #124 |
| 2016 | 66.89% | +1.03% | #125 |
| 2015 | 65.86% | −0.25% | #120 |
| 2014 | 66.11% | +0.06% | #122 |
| 2013 | 66.05% | −0.07% | #122 |
| 2012 | 66.12% | −0.84% | #124 |
| 2011 | 66.96% | +0.35% | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's services employment was 69.44% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's services employment peaked at 69.44% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Lithuania was 45.29% in 1991.
Lithuania ranks 121st globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's services employment is projected to reach 69.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Lithuania in 2025 was 69.44%. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_services-employment,
title = {Lithuania Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}