Qatar Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Qatar's services employment was 60.36% in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Qatar's services employment stood at 60.36% in 2025, a rise of +0.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.18% by 2026. Qatar ranked 93rd globally.
Qatar's services employment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with the all-time peak of 65.15% in 1991 and a trough of 38.85% in 2008. The country's services employment rate has been steadily increasing since the trough, reaching 60.36% by 2025. In comparison, Peru, which ranked 4th closest to Qatar's services employment rate, has maintained a relatively stable rate of 60.08% over the same period. The contrast between Qatar's peak and trough years highlights the country's vulnerability to economic downturns, which can significantly impact the services sector. The service sector's share of the labor market in Qatar has been steadily increasing since the 1990s, driven by the country's rapid economic growth and diversification. A decline in global oil prices and shifting economic priorities could potentially alter the trajectory of Qatar's services employment rate, potentially leading to a further increase in the sector's share of the labor market.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 62.40% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 61.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 61.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.36% | +0.25% | #93 |
| 2024 | 60.11% | +0.76% | #93 |
| 2023 | 59.35% | +0.13% | #93 |
| 2022 | 59.21% | +1.44% | #93 |
| 2021 | 57.77% | +1.54% | #91 |
| 2020 | 56.24% | +12.45% | #86 |
| 2019 | 43.78% | +0.45% | #42 |
| 2018 | 43.33% | −0.92% | #44 |
| 2017 | 44.25% | +0.02% | #48 |
| 2016 | 44.23% | −0.40% | #49 |
| 2015 | 44.63% | −1.21% | #53 |
| 2014 | 45.83% | −1.07% | #59 |
| 2013 | 46.90% | +0.04% | #60 |
| 2012 | 46.87% | +2.33% | #61 |
| 2011 | 44.54% | +2.38% | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's services employment was 60.36% in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's services employment peaked at 65.15% in 1991.
The lowest services employment in Qatar was 38.85% in 2008.
Qatar ranks 93rd globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's services employment is projected to reach 61.18% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Qatar in 2025 was 60.36%. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_services-employment,
title = {Qatar Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}