Myanmar Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Overview
Myanmar's services employment stood at 36.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.37% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.46% by 2026. Myanmar ranked 23rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 38.49% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 37.97% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.89% | +0.37% | #23 |
| 2024 | 36.51% | +0.50% | #23 |
| 2023 | 36.01% | +0.78% | #26 |
| 2022 | 35.23% | +0.27% | #25 |
| 2021 | 34.96% | +0.00% | #27 |
| 2020 | 34.96% | +1.35% | #23 |
| 2019 | 33.60% | −0.44% | #20 |
| 2018 | 34.05% | +1.09% | #23 |
| 2017 | 32.96% | +0.71% | #23 |
| 2016 | 32.24% | +0.70% | #21 |
| 2015 | 31.54% | +0.54% | #21 |
| 2014 | 31.00% | +0.41% | #21 |
| 2013 | 30.59% | +0.56% | #21 |
| 2012 | 30.03% | +0.55% | #21 |
| 2011 | 29.48% | +0.58% | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's services employment was 36.89% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's services employment peaked at 36.89% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Myanmar was 21.49% in 1993.
Myanmar ranks 23rd globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's services employment is projected to reach 37.46% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Myanmar in 2025 was 36.89%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_services-employment,
title = {Myanmar Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/services-employment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}