Syrian Arab Republic Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's services employment was 58.50% in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's services employment stood at 58.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.05% by 2026. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 88th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s share of employment in services rose from a low of 41.01 in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 58.91 in 2019, reflecting a structural shift toward a more service‑oriented economy after decades of conflict‑driven disruptions. By 2025 the proportion had settled at 58.50, placing Syria 88th globally and virtually matching Türkiye’s 58.49, while remaining slightly below Eswatini (58.72) and Algeria (58.25). The 35‑year coverage shows a steady upward trajectory, with the most rapid gains occurring after 2010 as reconstruction and humanitarian assistance expanded the health, education and retail sectors. Despite the modest dip from the 2019 peak, the service‑employment share has stayed above 55 % for the past six years, suggesting a durable reallocation of labour away from agriculture and industry. Continued stability, investment in digital infrastructure and reforms to improve business climate could sustain the upward trend and potentially push the indicator beyond its 2019 high.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 60.01% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 59.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 59.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.50% | +0.38% | #88 |
| 2024 | 58.12% | +0.44% | #87 |
| 2023 | 57.68% | +0.51% | #86 |
| 2022 | 57.17% | +0.58% | #88 |
| 2021 | 56.58% | −0.41% | #88 |
| 2020 | 56.99% | −1.92% | #90 |
| 2019 | 58.91% | +0.49% | #94 |
| 2018 | 58.42% | +0.43% | #91 |
| 2017 | 57.98% | −0.23% | #90 |
| 2016 | 58.21% | +0.46% | #91 |
| 2015 | 57.75% | −0.09% | #90 |
| 2014 | 57.84% | +0.35% | #94 |
| 2013 | 57.49% | +0.81% | #95 |
| 2012 | 56.68% | +1.34% | #92 |
| 2011 | 55.33% | +1.77% | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's services employment was 58.50% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's services employment peaked at 58.91% in 2019.
The lowest services employment in Syrian Arab Republic was 41.01% in 2000.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 88th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's services employment is projected to reach 59.05% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 58.50%. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_services-employment,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}