The global number of employees in agriculture, forestry, and seafood varies significantly by country. In 2023, the United States led with 27.14 thousand persons, followed by Japan at 16.73 thousand. Notable growth was seen in countries like Belgium and Greece, whereas South Korea and Estonia experienced declines. Noteworthy year-on-year increases include Belgium's 2.12% and Greece's 1.85%. Conversely, Estonia's employee count fell sharply by 6.97%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in agriculture which may reduce the workforce, shifts in government policies impacting employment, and climate change effects altering crop viability, potentially affecting labor needs across nations.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Agriculture, Forestry and Seafood Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 27.14 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 16.73 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.88 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 9.45 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.98 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.054% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3.71 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.57 | 2023 | -0.88% | -0.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.99 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.29 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.19 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.88% | View data |
