The employment share in agriculture, hunting, and forestry varies across countries. Poland leads with the highest share, followed by South Korea and Italy. The overall trend indicates a decline in employment numbers in most nations from 2023 to 2024, except for New Zealand which shows a slight increase. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years depicts a persistent downtrend in employment within this sector globally.
Future trends to watch:
- Technological advancements and automation impacting employment in agriculture and forestry.
- Shifts towards sustainable farming practices affecting workforce requirements.
- Potential policy changes supporting agricultural employment in response to economic and environmental challenges.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Agriculture, Hunting and Forestry Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 17.08 | 2023 | -3.54% | -3.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 12.44 | 2023 | -2.39% | -2.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.38 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.69 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 9.17 | 2023 | -0.7% | -0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 7.35 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 5.9 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.94 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 3.74 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.5 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.51% | View data |
