Switzerland Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Switzerland's services employment was 78.17% in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's services employment stood at 78.17% in 2025, a rise of +0.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.27% by 2026. Switzerland ranked 154th globally.
Switzerland’s share of employment in the services sector has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, climbing from a trough of 67.99 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 78.17 % in 2025, which places the country at rank 154 globally. The upward trajectory mirrors the structural shift seen in other advanced economies; for example, France recorded a comparable services‑employment share of 78.33 % and Iceland 78.15 % in the same year. The persistent increase reflects Switzerland’s highly diversified economy, strong financial services, and a well‑developed tourism industry that together absorb a growing proportion of the labour force. While the pandemic induced short‑term disruptions, the sector’s resilience and continued investment in high‑value services have sustained growth. Should digitalisation accelerate and demand for specialised professional services expand, the share of services employment is likely to keep rising, potentially nudging Switzerland closer to the top of the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 78.58% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 78.43% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 78.27% | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.17% | +0.32% | #154 |
| 2024 | 77.85% | +0.01% | #153 |
| 2023 | 77.84% | +0.15% | #154 |
| 2022 | 77.70% | +0.23% | #157 |
| 2021 | 77.47% | +0.40% | #159 |
| 2020 | 77.07% | +0.02% | #159 |
| 2019 | 77.05% | +0.49% | #158 |
| 2018 | 76.56% | +0.18% | #157 |
| 2017 | 76.38% | +0.22% | #158 |
| 2016 | 76.16% | +0.26% | #158 |
| 2015 | 75.90% | +0.55% | #158 |
| 2014 | 75.35% | +0.56% | #156 |
| 2013 | 74.80% | −0.14% | #156 |
| 2012 | 74.94% | +0.49% | #156 |
| 2011 | 74.45% | +0.11% | #157 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's services employment was 78.17% in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's services employment peaked at 78.17% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Switzerland was 67.99% in 1991.
Switzerland ranks 154th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's services employment is projected to reach 78.27% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Switzerland in 2025 was 78.17%. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_services-employment,
title = {Switzerland Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}