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Turkmenistan Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

49.50% +0.41% (+0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #54 Global Peak 49.50% (2025) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Turkmenistan's services employment stood at 49.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 49.94% by 2026. Turkmenistan ranked 54th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 50.81% - -
2027* trend 50.38% - -
2026* trend 49.94% - -
2025 49.50% +0.41% #54
2024 49.09% +0.43% #54
2023 48.66% +0.52% #56
2022 48.14% +0.34% #56
2021 47.80% +0.21% #54
2020 47.59% −0.38% #55
2019 47.97% +0.56% #57
2018 47.41% +0.58% #57
2017 46.82% +0.66% #56
2016 46.17% +0.60% #55
2015 45.57% +0.75% #56
2014 44.82% +0.69% #54
2013 44.13% +0.72% #53
2012 43.41% +0.65% #53
2011 42.77% +0.60% #53
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.3% Unemployment 10.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turkmenistan's services employment?

Turkmenistan's services employment was 49.50% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's services employment peaked at 49.50% in 2025.

What was the lowest services employment in Turkmenistan?

The lowest services employment in Turkmenistan was 32.24% in 1992.

How does Turkmenistan rank in services employment?

Turkmenistan ranks 54th 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 Turkmenistan in 2026?

Turkmenistan's services employment is projected to reach 49.94% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Turkmenistan in 2025?

The services employment of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 49.50%. This ranks 54th in the world.

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