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West Bank and Gaza Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

63.78% −0.32% (-0.5%)
Year 2022 Rank #104 Global Peak 66.02% (2019) Source World Bank

West Bank and Gaza Services Employment (1991–2022)

Overview

West Bank and Gaza's services employment stood at 63.78% in 2022, a decline of +0.32% from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.79% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 104th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2025* trend 62.79% - -
2022 63.78% −0.32% #104
2021 64.09% −1.14% #107
2020 65.23% −0.79% #111
2019 66.02% +1.22% #113
2018 64.80% +0.03% #109
2017 64.77% +0.19% #112
2016 64.59% −0.03% #111
2015 64.62% +1.06% #113
2014 63.56% +0.11% #109
2013 63.45% −0.25% #109
2012 63.69% −0.18% #112
2011 63.88% −1.32% #115
2010 65.20% −0.26% #122
2009 65.46% +0.77% #128
2008 64.69% +3.28% #127
Show all years (1991-2022)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +43.6% GDP growth 7.4% C/A balance 5.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Bank and Gaza's services employment?

West Bank and Gaza's services employment was 63.78% in 2022. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in West Bank and Gaza?

West Bank and Gaza's services employment peaked at 66.02% in 2019.

What was the lowest services employment in West Bank and Gaza?

The lowest services employment in West Bank and Gaza was 57.49% in 1991.

How does West Bank and Gaza rank in services employment?

West Bank and Gaza ranks 104th globally in services employment as of 2022.

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 West Bank and Gaza in 2025?

West Bank and Gaza's services employment is projected to reach 62.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of West Bank and Gaza in 2022?

The services employment of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 63.78%. This ranks 104th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_services-employment, title = {West Bank and Gaza Services Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/services-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }