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Trinidad and Tobago Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

71.32% +0.19% (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #126 Global Peak 71.32% (2025) Source World Bank

Trinidad and Tobago Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's services employment stood at 71.32% in 2025, a rise of +0.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.49% by 2026. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 126th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 71.87% - -
2027* trend 71.68% - -
2026* trend 71.49% - -
2025 71.32% +0.19% #126
2024 71.13% +0.55% #127
2023 70.58% −0.71% #127
2022 71.29% +0.99% #136
2021 70.30% −0.22% #133
2020 70.52% +0.36% #134
2019 70.16% +0.37% #131
2018 69.79% +0.23% #129
2017 69.57% +0.55% #130
2016 69.01% +0.84% #132
2015 68.17% +0.41% #130
2014 67.76% +0.39% #129
2013 67.37% +0.07% #129
2012 67.30% −0.03% #129
2011 67.33% +1.23% #132
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's services employment?

Trinidad and Tobago's services employment was 71.32% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's services employment peaked at 71.32% in 2025.

What was the lowest services employment in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest services employment in Trinidad and Tobago was 56.96% in 1991.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in services employment?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 126th globally in services employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for services employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected services employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2026?

Trinidad and Tobago's services employment is projected to reach 71.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The services employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 71.32%. This ranks 126th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_services-employment, title = {Trinidad and Tobago Services Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/services-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }