Mexico Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Mexico's services employment was 64.08% in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Mexico's services employment stood at 64.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.59% by 2026. Mexico ranked 100th globally.
Mexico’s services sector employment share rose steadily from 51.99 percent in 1991 to a record 64.08 percent in 2025, placing the country at rank 100 globally. The 35‑year upward trajectory reflects structural shifts toward a more service‑oriented economy, mirroring trends in peers such as Poland (63.75 percent) and Slovenia (64.37 percent). The all‑time peak in 2025 coincides with post‑pandemic recovery and expanding digital and tourism activities, while the trough in 1991 marks the pre‑NAFTA era when manufacturing dominated. The consistent rise suggests that further integration into global value chains and continued investment in high‑skill services could sustain higher employment shares, although a slowdown in global demand or policy shifts toward protectionism could temper the momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 65.59% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 65.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 64.59% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.08% | +0.38% | #100 |
| 2024 | 63.70% | +0.69% | #100 |
| 2023 | 63.00% | +0.63% | #101 |
| 2022 | 62.38% | +0.16% | #101 |
| 2021 | 62.22% | −0.25% | #103 |
| 2020 | 62.47% | −0.33% | #103 |
| 2019 | 62.80% | +0.69% | #103 |
| 2018 | 62.12% | +0.16% | #103 |
| 2017 | 61.95% | −0.38% | #104 |
| 2016 | 62.34% | −0.07% | #104 |
| 2015 | 62.40% | +0.05% | #105 |
| 2014 | 62.36% | −0.55% | #105 |
| 2013 | 62.91% | −0.26% | #106 |
| 2012 | 63.17% | +0.09% | #109 |
| 2011 | 63.08% | +0.38% | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's services employment was 64.08% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's services employment peaked at 64.08% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Mexico was 51.99% in 1991.
Mexico ranks 100th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's services employment is projected to reach 64.59% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Mexico in 2025 was 64.08%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_services-employment,
title = {Mexico Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}