Oman Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Oman's services employment was 54.62% in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Oman's services employment stood at 54.62% in 2025, a rise of +0.17% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.95% by 2026. Oman ranked 76th globally.
Oman's services employment has experienced a significant decline over the past three decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank showing a value of 54.62 in 2025. This places Oman at the 76th position globally, trailing behind its regional peers such as Tunisia which ranks 54th with a value of 54.26. The country's services employment had peaked in 1996 with a value of 85.02, indicating a substantial decline of over 36% in the following years. The trough was reached in 2018 with a value of 49.41, a decline of nearly 43% from the peak. Since then, the country has seen a marginal recovery, with the latest value still 4.6% below the peak. The trend of Oman's services employment is expected to continue its gradual recovery, but a significant increase in foreign direct investment or a substantial growth in the tourism sector would be required to alter the trajectory and propel Oman towards its former peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 55.53% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 55.24% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.95% | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.62% | +0.17% | #76 |
| 2024 | 54.44% | +0.31% | #77 |
| 2023 | 54.14% | +0.37% | #78 |
| 2022 | 53.76% | +0.23% | #79 |
| 2021 | 53.53% | −7.52% | #81 |
| 2020 | 61.05% | +5.93% | #101 |
| 2019 | 55.12% | +5.71% | #81 |
| 2018 | 49.41% | −2.55% | #65 |
| 2017 | 51.97% | −2.24% | #74 |
| 2016 | 54.21% | −3.05% | #83 |
| 2015 | 57.26% | +0.16% | #89 |
| 2014 | 57.10% | +0.29% | #90 |
| 2013 | 56.81% | −0.03% | #92 |
| 2012 | 56.85% | −0.86% | #94 |
| 2011 | 57.71% | −0.26% | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's services employment was 54.62% in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Oman's services employment peaked at 85.02% in 1996.
The lowest services employment in Oman was 49.41% in 2018.
Oman ranks 76th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's services employment is projected to reach 54.95% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Oman in 2025 was 54.62%. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_services-employment,
title = {Oman Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}