Countries with the Most Service Sector Employment (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Djibouti leads with employment in services (%) of 92.2%.
Luxembourg ranks #2 at 91.5%.
Macao SAR, China ranks #3 at 88.6%.
Singapore ranks #4 at 85.9%.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #5 at 85.8%.
Top 25 Countries by Employment in Services (%)
| # | Country | Employment in Services (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Djibouti | 92.2% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Luxembourg | 91.5% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Macao SAR, China | 88.6% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Singapore | 85.9% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 85.8% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Channel Islands | 85.3% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Netherlands | 84.5% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Bahamas, The | 84.4% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 84.1% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Israel | 84.1% | 2025 |
| 11 |  French Polynesia | 83.7% | 2025 |
| 12 |  United Kingdom | 83.2% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Barbados | 82.6% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 81.9% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Cyprus | 81.6% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Sweden | 81.4% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Malta | 81.4% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Jordan | 80.8% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Canada | 80.1% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Belgium | 79.8% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Norway | 79.7% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Denmark | 79.6% | 2025 |
| 23 |  United States | 79.6% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Guam | 79.2% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Australia | 78.5% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest employment in services (%) in 2025?
Djibouti has the highest employment in services (%) at 92.2% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 188 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.