Trinidad and Tobago Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's services employment was 71.32% in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Trinidad and Tobago’s share of employment in services rose from 56.96 percent in 1991 to 71.32 percent in 2025, marking a 14.36‑percentage‑point increase over 35 years and positioning the country at rank 126 globally. The 2025 figure represents an all‑time peak and exceeds the service‑employment shares of peers such as Estonia (71.05 percent) and Italy (70.23 percent), while closely matching Libya (71.38 percent) and Latvia (71.50 percent). The upward trajectory reflects structural shifts toward tourism, financial services, and information‑technology activities that have expanded the service sector’s labor absorption. Despite the progress, the share remains below the regional average for high‑income Caribbean economies, suggesting room for further diversification. Continued investment in high‑skill service industries and improvements in digital infrastructure could sustain the upward trend, potentially lifting the services‑employment share beyond the current peak in the coming decade.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Trinidad and Tobago's services employment was 71.32% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's services employment peaked at 71.32% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Trinidad and Tobago was 56.96% in 1991.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 126th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's services employment is projected to reach 71.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 71.32%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}