United States Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
United States's services employment was 79.56% in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
United States's services employment stood at 79.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.59% by 2026. United States ranked 159th globally.
The United States’ share of employment in services rose steadily over the 35‑year span from 72.69 in 1991 to an all‑time high of 79.56 in 2025, placing the country 159th in the world ranking for the same year. This upward trajectory mirrors the structural shift toward a post‑industrial economy, where service‑oriented occupations have expanded faster than manufacturing and agriculture. The 2025 figure of 79.56 is virtually identical to the peak recorded in the same year and slightly exceeds the level in Denmark (79.57) while remaining just below Norway’s 79.66, underscoring the United States’ position among the most service‑intensive advanced economies. The modest gap between the 1991 trough and the 2025 peak reflects persistent growth rather than volatility, suggesting that continued investment in high‑skill service sectors and digital infrastructure could sustain the rise, while any major disruption to labor market dynamics would be required to alter this forward‑leaning trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 79.81% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 79.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 79.59% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.56% | +0.18% | #159 |
| 2024 | 79.39% | +0.29% | #161 |
| 2023 | 79.09% | −0.01% | #164 |
| 2022 | 79.10% | −0.05% | #166 |
| 2021 | 79.15% | +0.32% | #168 |
| 2020 | 78.84% | +0.38% | #166 |
| 2019 | 78.46% | −0.02% | #165 |
| 2018 | 78.48% | −0.08% | #164 |
| 2017 | 78.56% | +0.06% | #166 |
| 2016 | 78.50% | +0.08% | #166 |
| 2015 | 78.42% | +0.03% | #169 |
| 2014 | 78.39% | −0.07% | #170 |
| 2013 | 78.47% | −0.15% | #171 |
| 2012 | 78.62% | +0.05% | #173 |
| 2011 | 78.57% | −0.09% | #173 |
Analysis
United States's services employment was 79.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.18% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 79.59% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's services employment was 79.56% in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
United States's services employment peaked at 79.56% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in United States was 72.69% in 1991.
United States ranks 159th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's services employment is projected to reach 79.59% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of United States in 2025 was 79.56%. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_services-employment,
title = {United States Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}