As of 2023, Spain leads with 815.2 million hours of labor in the agricultural products and livestock sector, followed by Italy at 741.29 million hours. Canada and Romania occupy mid-tier positions with 362.85 and 323.66 million hours respectively. Other European nations like Poland, Greece, and Hungary range between 178 to 242 million hours. Variations over the last two years show growth in countries like Canada (2.11%), Denmark (2.1%), and Netherlands (1.31%), while declines are notable in Sweden (-3.04%), Slovenia (-3.09%), and Greece (-2.61%). Over the past five years, Finland exhibited a significant 7.76% average annual growth, countering the general trend of slow decline or stagnation in other regions.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in technological integration within the sector, which may reduce labor hours required, thereby impacting employment. Additionally, the evolving climate and economic policies across countries could either bolster or diminish workforce demands in this primary sector.
Top countries in Employees in Agricultural Products and Livestock Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 815.2 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 741.29 | 2023 | -0.0086% | -0.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 362.85 | 2023 | +0.8% | +2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 323.66 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 242.27 | 2023 | -0.49% | +0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 238.51 | 2023 | +2.12% | -2.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 178.28 | 2023 | +2.28% | -2.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 171.76 | 2023 | +0.007% | -1.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 152.59 | 2023 | +0.49% | +1.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 141.72 | 2023 | +0.12% | -2.91% | View data |
