The total hours worked in the agriculture, forestry, and seafood sectors in Germany are forecasted to experience a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2024, the sector is anticipated to have 921 million hours worked, dropping to 835 million hours by 2028. Compared to 2023, there is a consistent downward trend. The year-on-year variation shows a gradual decrease each year: -2.39% in 2025, -2.44% in 2026, -2.40% in 2027, and -2.45% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years demonstrates an average decline of 2.42% annually.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in agriculture that may reduce labor dependency.
- Demographic changes resulting in a smaller workforce pool.
- Potential policy shifts affecting labor demand and agricultural practices.
