Suriname Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Suriname's services employment was 66.92% in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Suriname's services employment stood at 66.92% in 2025, a rise of +0.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.11% by 2026. Suriname ranked 110th globally.
Suriname's services employment rate has experienced a significant decline over the past three decades, with the all-time peak of 78.55 in 1999 followed by a steady downward trend. The rate has been steadily decreasing since 1999 and reached an all-time low of 66.30 in 2022, only to rebound to 66.92 in 2025. This trajectory places Suriname at number 110 globally, far behind peer countries such as Panama, which boasts a services employment rate of 66.95. Notably, the rate in 2025 is still below the 1991 level of 76.59, indicating a prolonged period of underperformance. A comparison with countries like Bulgaria, which has a services employment rate of 67.43, also highlights the challenges faced by Suriname in this regard. The trend suggests a gradual recovery, but a sustained increase in the rate will require significant investments in the services sector and a more favorable business environment.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 67.45% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 67.28% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 67.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.92% | +0.14% | #110 |
| 2024 | 66.78% | +0.14% | #111 |
| 2023 | 66.64% | +0.34% | #113 |
| 2022 | 66.30% | −0.00% | #113 |
| 2021 | 66.30% | −0.04% | #114 |
| 2020 | 66.34% | −0.34% | #117 |
| 2019 | 66.68% | +0.14% | #117 |
| 2018 | 66.54% | −0.15% | #122 |
| 2017 | 66.69% | −0.07% | #119 |
| 2016 | 66.76% | −0.12% | #124 |
| 2015 | 66.88% | −0.27% | #125 |
| 2014 | 67.15% | −0.08% | #127 |
| 2013 | 67.23% | +0.06% | #128 |
| 2012 | 67.17% | +0.22% | #128 |
| 2011 | 66.95% | −0.22% | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's services employment was 66.92% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's services employment peaked at 78.55% in 1999.
The lowest services employment in Suriname was 66.30% in 2022.
Suriname ranks 110th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's services employment is projected to reach 67.11% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Suriname in 2025 was 66.92%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_services-employment,
title = {Suriname Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}