The agricultural products and livestock sector in the Netherlands experienced fluctuations in employee numbers from 2013 to 2023, with a trough in 2015 at 95,000 and a peak in 2021 with 104,000 employees. Year-over-year growth rates show occasional declines, especially from 2013 to 2015, but positive growth levels were recorded from 2016 to 2018 and 2019 to 2021. By 2023, the employment level steadied at 103,000 persons. The last five years indicate a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 0.8%.

Future trends to watch for:

Stabilization of employee numbers at around 104,000 from 2024 onwards, suggesting maturity in the sector's employment landscape.
Technological advancements and automation may influence the future workforce, potentially reducing demand for manual labor.
Policy changes related to environmental sustainability and agricultural practices could impact employment trends.