The number of employees in the Agricultural Products and Livestock Sector in Spain has shown notable variation over the past decade. Starting at a lower base in 2013, the sector saw marked growth until 2018, peaking at 472,000 jobs. This was followed by a decline in 2019 and 2020, attributed to broader economic fluctuations and the impacts of the pandemic. A recovery started in 2021, with slight variations thereafter, stabilizing around 476,600 jobs in 2023.
Year-on-year changes reflected initial growth, peaking in 2021 with a 9.82% increase. The following years saw smaller fluctuations, with a negligible 0.34% increase in 2023. Calculated over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a steady, albeit slow, growth at 0.19%.
Looking forward, forecast data indicates a stable increase moving towards 482,000 jobs by 2027 and 483,100 by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.2% and an overall growth rate of 1.02%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in agriculture that could impact labor demands
- Changes in EU agricultural policies affecting labor markets
- Economic factors potentially influencing rural employment levels
