In 2023, European agriculture, forestry, and fishing wages and salaries were dominated by Italy with 8.69 billion euros, followed by France and Germany. The United Kingdom and Netherlands also maintained significant wage levels. Notably, Poland and Bulgaria experienced substantial growth, with their year-on-year variations reaching 7.3% and 8.78% respectively. Overall, there was a positive uptick in wages across most countries, with Ireland showing the highest year-on-year increase at 11.4%. Switzerland and Sweden had moderate increases, demonstrating steady but slower growth compared to other nations.
Looking ahead, future trends to monitor include the potential effects of climate change on agriculture productivity, policy shifts following Brexit impacting the UK, and technological advancements in farming influencing labor demand. Furthermore, increasing international competition and evolving consumer preferences for sustainable and organic products may drive sector transformations, affecting wage structures across European countries.
Top countries in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Wages and Salaries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 8,690 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 8,420 | 2023 | +1.6% | +4.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 7,350 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6,550 | 2023 | +1.73% | +4.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4,860 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3,440 | 2023 | +4.35% | +4.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,200 | 2023 | +2.85% | +7.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2,160 | 2023 | +1.59% | +3.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1,940 | 2023 | +3.64% | +5.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,870 | 2023 | +3.8% | +4.8% | View data |
