The analysis reveals that African countries, particularly Burundi, Burkina Faso, and Niger, possess high shares of employment in agriculture, over 70%, reflecting their economies’ dependence on agriculture. Southeast Asian nations like Laos also show significant agricultural employment. Among the data, countries such as Rwanda and Angola are seeing increases in agricultural share, while significant declines are noted in Zimbabwe and countries like Honduras, showing a shift towards other economic sectors. South Africa and Botswana present unique outliers with increasing trends.
Future trends to watch include the potential continued diversification of economies traditionally reliant on agriculture due to technological advancements and sectoral shifts. Observing developing countries fostering industrial and service sectors becoming more prominent, while agriculture's share might decrease as modernization continues, shaping both employment landscapes and economic structures globally.
Top countries in Share of Employment in Agriculture (ILO Estimate) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Employment | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Burundi | 84.86 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Burkina Faso | 73.91 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Laos | 71.03 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Central African Republic | 70.7 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Niger | 70.65 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mozambique | 69.81 | 2023 | -0.45% | -0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Madagascar | 69.28 | 2023 | -1.12% | -0.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chad | 68.78 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mali | 67.97 | 2023 | -0.011% | +1.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Uganda | 66.1 | 2023 | -0.25% | -1.05% | View data |
