Luxembourg Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Luxembourg's services employment was 91.48% in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Luxembourg's services employment stood at 91.48% in 2025, a rise of +0.20% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 92.34% by 2026. Luxembourg ranked 180th globally.
Luxembourg’s share of employment in services rose from 69.46 percent in 1991 to a record 91.48 percent in 2025, placing the country at rank 180 globally and surpassing peers such as Macao SAR, China (88.63 percent) and Singapore (85.91 percent). The 35‑year upward trajectory reflects the Grand Duchy’s continued shift toward a knowledge‑intensive, finance‑driven economy, where banking, investment funds and ICT firms dominate the labour market. The all‑time peak of 91.48 percent in 2025 coincides with post‑COVID‑19 recovery policies that reinforced service‑sector growth, while the trough in 1991 marked a period of industrial restructuring. Relative to comparable small, open economies, Luxembourg’s service employment share is now among the highest, underscoring its reliance on high‑value activities rather than manufacturing. Maintaining this trajectory will depend on sustaining competitive regulatory frameworks and attracting skilled talent, as any slowdown in global financial services demand could temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 93.71% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 93.02% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 92.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 91.48% | +0.20% | #180 |
| 2024 | 91.28% | +1.23% | #180 |
| 2023 | 90.05% | +0.32% | #182 |
| 2022 | 89.73% | +0.91% | #184 |
| 2021 | 88.81% | −0.17% | #185 |
| 2020 | 88.98% | +0.28% | #185 |
| 2019 | 88.70% | +2.17% | #185 |
| 2018 | 86.54% | −1.39% | #184 |
| 2017 | 87.93% | +1.62% | #185 |
| 2016 | 86.30% | +0.05% | #185 |
| 2015 | 86.26% | −1.07% | #185 |
| 2014 | 87.33% | +0.98% | #185 |
| 2013 | 86.35% | +0.32% | #185 |
| 2012 | 86.03% | +0.70% | #185 |
| 2011 | 85.32% | −0.01% | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Luxembourg's services employment was 91.48% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Luxembourg's services employment peaked at 91.48% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Luxembourg was 69.46% in 1991.
Luxembourg ranks 180th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Luxembourg's services employment is projected to reach 92.34% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Luxembourg in 2025 was 91.48%. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_services-employment,
title = {Luxembourg Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}