The global workforce in agriculture, forestry, and seafood is heavily concentrated in a few countries, led by the United States. In 2023, Spain and Greece saw the largest positive year-on-year variations, with Greece leading at 1.85%. Conversely, Estonia experienced a significant decline at -6.97%. Over five years, the workforce numbers showed variable trends, with some countries like Belgium experiencing considerable growth, while others like Slovenia saw decline.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in agriculture, which could influence employment patterns. Additionally, climate change impacts may alter sector labor needs, potentially affecting overall employment dynamics globally. Environmental policies might also drive workforce shifts across these industries.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Agriculture, Forestry and Seafood by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 1,450 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 896 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 529.1 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 505.9 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 480.8 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.054% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 198.56 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 191.3 | 2023 | -0.88% | -0.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 160.12 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 122.55 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 117.4 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.88% | View data |
