Tajikistan Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Tajikistan's services employment was 39.07% in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's services employment stood at 39.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.47% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.51% by 2026. Tajikistan ranked 29th globally.
Tajikistan’s share of employment in services rose from 26.20 percent in 1991 to 39.07 percent in 2025, placing the country 29th globally and positioning it alongside peers such as Pakistan (38.51 percent) and Viet Nam (40.13 percent). The indicator experienced a pronounced trough of 24.90 percent in 1999, reflecting the severe contraction of the post‑Soviet economy, before embarking on a steady ascent that culminated in an all‑time peak of 39.13 percent in 2019. The post‑2000 expansion coincided with structural reforms, increased private‑sector activity and modest growth in tourism, which together broadened the service base. Although the 2025 figure is marginally below the 2019 peak, the upward trajectory over the 35‑year span suggests a durable shift toward a service‑oriented labour market. Continued diversification of high‑value services and improved access to finance could sustain the rise and potentially lift Tajikistan above its regional peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 40.42% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 39.97% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.07% | +0.47% | #29 |
| 2024 | 38.61% | +0.48% | #29 |
| 2023 | 38.12% | +0.46% | #31 |
| 2022 | 37.67% | +0.40% | #30 |
| 2021 | 37.26% | −0.29% | #30 |
| 2020 | 37.55% | −1.58% | #32 |
| 2019 | 39.13% | +0.39% | #33 |
| 2018 | 38.74% | +0.88% | #33 |
| 2017 | 37.86% | +0.91% | #32 |
| 2016 | 36.96% | +0.94% | #33 |
| 2015 | 36.02% | +0.76% | #32 |
| 2014 | 35.26% | +0.83% | #32 |
| 2013 | 34.43% | +0.90% | #30 |
| 2012 | 33.54% | +0.78% | #30 |
| 2011 | 32.76% | +0.89% | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan 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
Tajikistan's services employment was 39.07% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's services employment peaked at 39.13% in 2019.
The lowest services employment in Tajikistan was 24.90% in 1999.
Tajikistan ranks 29th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's services employment is projected to reach 39.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Tajikistan in 2025 was 39.07%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_services-employment,
title = {Tajikistan Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}