Sri Lanka Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Sri Lanka's services employment was 47.84% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's services employment stood at 47.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.22% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.14% by 2026. Sri Lanka ranked 47th globally.
Sri Lanka's services employment has fluctuated over the past 35 years, with a latest value of 47.84 in 2025, ranking 47th globally. The country's all-time peak of 48.41 was achieved in 1996, while the trough of 38.38 occurred in 1991, the earliest year on record. In comparison to its peers, Sri Lanka's services employment rate is closely aligned with that of Senegal, which has a rate of 47.92, and slightly higher than Albania's 47.24. Guatemala, with a rate of 48.23, has a slightly higher services employment rate than Sri Lanka. As the services sector continues to evolve, Sri Lanka's employment trend in this sector is likely to be influenced by factors such as economic growth and trade policies, which could potentially alter the trajectory of its services employment rate in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 48.71% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 48.43% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.84% | +0.22% | #47 |
| 2024 | 47.62% | +0.34% | #48 |
| 2023 | 47.28% | +0.26% | #49 |
| 2022 | 47.02% | +0.29% | #50 |
| 2021 | 46.72% | +0.76% | #52 |
| 2020 | 45.96% | −1.10% | #50 |
| 2019 | 47.07% | +0.50% | #53 |
| 2018 | 46.56% | +1.04% | #54 |
| 2017 | 45.52% | −0.99% | #52 |
| 2016 | 46.51% | +0.94% | #58 |
| 2015 | 45.57% | +0.04% | #55 |
| 2014 | 45.53% | +0.99% | #57 |
| 2013 | 44.54% | +1.60% | #56 |
| 2012 | 42.94% | −1.48% | #51 |
| 2011 | 44.41% | +0.11% | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's services employment was 47.84% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's services employment peaked at 48.41% in 1996.
The lowest services employment in Sri Lanka was 38.38% in 1991.
Sri Lanka ranks 47th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's services employment is projected to reach 48.14% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 47.84%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_services-employment,
title = {Sri Lanka Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}