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Zimbabwe Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

34.16% +0.77% (+2.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #19 Global Peak 39.49% (1998) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's services employment stood at 34.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.77% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.06% by 2026. Zimbabwe ranked 19th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 34.38% - -
2027* trend 34.22% - -
2026* trend 34.06% - -
2025 34.16% +0.77% #19
2024 33.39% +0.24% #19
2023 33.16% −1.21% #19
2022 34.37% +1.48% #24
2021 32.89% +3.83% #22
2020 29.07% +2.66% #14
2019 26.41% −0.04% #9
2018 26.45% +0.60% #10
2017 25.85% +0.18% #10
2016 25.67% +0.03% #10
2015 25.64% +0.28% #10
2014 25.36% −0.03% #12
2013 25.39% −0.41% #12
2012 25.80% +0.88% #13
2011 24.92% +0.18% #11
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's services employment?

Zimbabwe's services employment was 34.16% in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's services employment peaked at 39.49% in 1998.

What was the lowest services employment in Zimbabwe?

The lowest services employment in Zimbabwe was 20.98% in 2008.

How does Zimbabwe rank in services employment?

Zimbabwe ranks 19th globally in services employment as of 2025.

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 Zimbabwe in 2026?

Zimbabwe's services employment is projected to reach 34.06% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The services employment of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 34.16%. This ranks 19th in the world.

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