West Bank and Gaza Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's services employment was 63.78% in 2022, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2021. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
The share of employment in services in the West Bank and Gaza rose from 57.49 percent in 1991, the lowest point in the 32‑year series, to a peak of 66.02 percent in 2019 before slipping slightly to 63.78 percent in 2022, placing the economy at 104th globally. This gradual upward trajectory mirrors the structural shift toward a service‑oriented labor market observed in many developing economies, and the 2022 figure is virtually identical to that of Eswatini (63.75 percent) and Paraguay (63.84 percent), underscoring a convergence with peers of similar rank. The modest decline from the 2019 high may reflect pandemic‑related disruptions and limited private‑sector expansion, yet the long‑run increase suggests resilience in service provision. Continued investment in education, digital infrastructure, and tourism could reinforce the service sector’s share of jobs, potentially restoring the upward momentum seen before 2020.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
West Bank and Gaza's services employment peaked at 66.02% in 2019.
The lowest services employment in West Bank and Gaza was 57.49% in 1991.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 104th globally in services employment as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's services employment is projected to reach 62.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 63.78%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}