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Madagascar Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

20.89% +0.27% (+1.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #6 Global Peak 23.44% (2012) Source World Bank

Madagascar Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's services employment stood at 20.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.27% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.33% by 2026. Madagascar ranked 6th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 22.06% - -
2027* trend 21.69% - -
2026* trend 21.33% - -
2025 20.89% +0.27% #6
2024 20.62% +0.34% #6
2023 20.27% +0.20% #4
2022 20.07% +0.73% #4
2021 19.34% +0.37% #4
2020 18.97% −0.49% #3
2019 19.46% +0.99% #3
2018 18.47% +0.69% #3
2017 17.78% +0.84% #3
2016 16.94% +0.80% #2
2015 16.14% −2.06% #2
2014 18.20% −2.38% #2
2013 20.58% −2.86% #8
2012 23.44% +1.45% #8
2011 21.99% +1.27% #8
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madagascar's services employment?

Madagascar's services employment was 20.89% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Madagascar?

Madagascar's services employment peaked at 23.44% in 2012.

What was the lowest services employment in Madagascar?

The lowest services employment in Madagascar was 12.34% in 1994.

How does Madagascar rank in services employment?

Madagascar ranks 6th globally in services employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for services employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected services employment of Madagascar in 2026?

Madagascar's services employment is projected to reach 21.33% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Madagascar in 2025?

The services employment of Madagascar in 2025 was 20.89%. This ranks 6th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_madagascar_services-employment, title = {Madagascar Services Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/services-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }