Ukraine Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Ukraine's services employment was 60.67% in 2021, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2021.
Overview
Ukraine's services employment stood at 60.67% in 2021, a decline of +0.48% from 2020. Ukraine ranked 100th globally.
Ukraine’s share of its labour force employed in services has risen steadily since the early 1990s, moving from an all‑time trough of 52.08 in 1992 to an all‑time peak of 61.14 in 2020, before slipping slightly to the latest 2021 figure of 60.67, which places the country at rank 100 globally. Over the 31‑year coverage period the indicator shows a gradual structural shift toward a service‑oriented economy, mirroring trends in comparable transition economies such as Czechia, whose 2021 services employment share stood at 60.63. The modest post‑peak decline suggests that the sector may be reaching a saturation point, yet continued investment in high‑value services and integration into European supply chains could sustain modest growth. Absent major policy shifts or external shocks, the trajectory is likely to remain flat to slightly upward in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60.67% | −0.48% | #100 |
| 2020 | 61.14% | +0.03% | #102 |
| 2019 | 61.11% | +0.33% | #100 |
| 2018 | 60.78% | +0.31% | #99 |
| 2017 | 60.48% | +0.14% | #100 |
| 2016 | 60.34% | +0.11% | #100 |
| 2015 | 60.22% | +0.95% | #101 |
| 2014 | 59.28% | +0.16% | #99 |
| 2013 | 59.11% | +1.03% | #97 |
| 2012 | 58.09% | +0.15% | #97 |
| 2011 | 57.94% | +0.00% | #98 |
| 2010 | 57.94% | +0.10% | #98 |
| 2009 | 57.84% | +0.36% | #102 |
| 2008 | 57.48% | +0.21% | #103 |
| 2007 | 57.26% | +0.20% | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's services employment was 60.67% in 2021. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's services employment peaked at 61.14% in 2020.
The lowest services employment in Ukraine was 52.08% in 1992.
Ukraine ranks 100th globally in services employment as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The services employment of Ukraine in 2021 was 60.67%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_services-employment,
title = {Ukraine Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}