In 2023, the number of persons employed in agriculture, forestry, and seafood in Canada stood at an earlier unspecified baseline. Forecast data from 2024 to 2028 indicate a gradual decline in employment, with figures decreasing from 384.88 thousand in 2024 to 377.22 thousand in 2028. The average annual decline over this period projects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) slightly below 1%, suggesting modest downtrend.
Future trends to watch for include possible technological advancements in the sector that could further impact employment, shifts in consumer demand, and governmental policy changes addressing climate impacts and sustainability which might alter the employment landscape significantly.
