In 2023, Spain led with the highest number of employees in crop and animal production, hunting, and related service activities, followed by Italy and Germany. The United Kingdom, Greece, and Poland showed declines in employment, contrasting with growth in smaller countries like Iceland and Luxembourg. Southern and Western Europe exhibited stable or moderate growth, while Eastern Europe and parts of Asia showed contractions. The five-year CAGR varied, with notable decreases in Eastern European countries like Slovakia and Estonia, suggesting challenges in these regions.
Future trends indicate that digitalization and sustainability will increasingly shape the agricultural workforce. Investments in technology and shifts towards sustainable practices could redefine job profiles and distribution, impacting employment rates across countries.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Crop and Animal Production, Hunting and Related Service Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 21.36 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 18.3 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.089% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.25 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.64 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 5.8 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.98 | 2023 | -2.1% | -1.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 4.31 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.15 | 2023 | -1.02% | -0.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.81 | 2023 | -1.77% | -2.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 3.47 | 2023 | -1.7% | -1.89% | View data |
