Vanuatu Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Vanuatu's services employment was 45.43% in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's services employment stood at 45.43% in 2025, a rise of +0.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.76% by 2026. Vanuatu ranked 41st globally.
Vanuatu’s share of the labour force employed in services has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, moving from 35.12 in 1991 to a World Bank‑reported 45.43 in 2025, ranking it 41st globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 33.19 in 2010, reaching an all‑time peak of 46.29 in 2019 before a modest pull‑back. This pattern mirrors the experience of peer economies such as Nepal, where services employment stood at 45.81, suggesting that small, tourism‑oriented nations are expanding their service sectors as primary drivers of growth. The post‑peak dip may reflect the COVID‑19 pandemic’s impact on tourism, yet the 2025 figure remains well above the 1990s baseline, indicating resilience. Continued diversification of the service base, especially in digital and financial services, could sustain the upward trend, while further shocks to tourism would likely temper progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 46.40% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 46.08% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.43% | +0.32% | #41 |
| 2024 | 45.11% | +0.30% | #41 |
| 2023 | 44.80% | +0.22% | #43 |
| 2022 | 44.58% | +0.50% | #44 |
| 2021 | 44.09% | −0.57% | #43 |
| 2020 | 44.66% | −1.63% | #45 |
| 2019 | 46.29% | +1.53% | #52 |
| 2018 | 44.77% | +1.47% | #49 |
| 2017 | 43.29% | +1.49% | #45 |
| 2016 | 41.81% | +1.66% | #42 |
| 2015 | 40.15% | +1.51% | #39 |
| 2014 | 38.64% | +1.24% | #37 |
| 2013 | 37.40% | +1.44% | #36 |
| 2012 | 35.97% | +1.39% | #36 |
| 2011 | 34.58% | +1.39% | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's services employment was 45.43% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's services employment peaked at 46.29% in 2019.
The lowest services employment in Vanuatu was 33.19% in 2010.
Vanuatu ranks 41st globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's services employment is projected to reach 45.76% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Vanuatu in 2025 was 45.43%. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_services-employment,
title = {Vanuatu Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}