The global total hours worked in agriculture, forestry, and seafood for 2023 reveal significant country variations. Colombia leads with 7.27 billion hours, while Luxembourg records only 0.00235 billion hours. Notably, substantial declines are observed in Lithuania (-3.78%), Estonia (-4.49%), and Portugal (-3.31%). Conversely, the United States experienced a modest growth of 0.47%, indicating ongoing agricultural industrialization. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate demonstrates overall reductions, emphasizing a shift towards increased efficiency and automation, especially in developed nations.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements leading to labor efficiency, shifts in global agricultural practices due to climate change, and policy changes influencing labor allocation in agriculture. These factors may further impact the allocation of labor hours in this sector across different regions.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Agriculture, Forestry and Seafood by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 7,270 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 3,850 | 2023 | +0.1% | +0.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,730 | 2023 | -3.22% | -2.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,370 | 2023 | -0.6% | -0.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,470 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Chile | 1,450 | 2023 | -0.89% | -0.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,040 | 2023 | -1.49% | -2.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 944 | 2023 | -2.18% | -2.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 924.68 | 2023 | -0.032% | -0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 659.12 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.78% | View data |
