The employment in agriculture, hunting, and forestry shows a declining trend across most analyzed countries from 2023 to 2024, with Poland, South Korea, and Finland experiencing the most significant decreases. The only notable growth is observed in New Zealand, which slightly bucks the trend with a modest increase. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years indicates a general downward trajectory in the sector, highlighting challenges such as mechanization, urbanization, and a shift towards service-based economies.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technology and automation in agriculture, which may further reduce employment in this sector. Additionally, sustainability and climate change issues might drive new opportunities and require a workforce with different skills, potentially altering current employment patterns over the coming years.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Agriculture, Hunting and Forestry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,320 | 2023 | -3.54% | -3.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 961.8 | 2023 | -2.39% | -2.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 879.7 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 748.7 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 709 | 2023 | -0.7% | -0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 568 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 456.21 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 382.21 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 289.21 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 193 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.51% | View data |
