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Afghanistan Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

51.63% +0.17% (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #161 Global Peak 65.51% (1994) Source World Bank

Afghanistan Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Afghanistan's agriculture employment stood at 51.63% in 2025, a rise of +0.17% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.04% by 2026. Afghanistan ranked 161st globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 52.58% - -
2027* trend 52.31% - -
2026* trend 52.04% - -
2025 51.63% +0.17% #161
2024 51.45% +0.16% #161
2023 51.29% −0.24% #161
2022 51.54% +1.30% #162
2021 50.23% +4.25% #162
2020 45.98% +2.11% #155
2019 43.88% +0.27% #155
2018 43.61% +0.60% #153
2017 43.00% −0.41% #151
2016 43.41% −0.24% #151
2015 43.65% −0.26% #149
2014 43.91% −2.67% #147
2013 46.58% −2.19% #150
2012 48.76% −2.55% #153
2011 51.32% −0.54% #154
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's agriculture employment?

Afghanistan's agriculture employment was 51.63% in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's agriculture employment peaked at 65.51% in 1994.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Afghanistan?

The lowest agriculture employment in Afghanistan was 43.00% in 2017.

How does Afghanistan rank in agriculture employment?

Afghanistan ranks 161st globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of Afghanistan in 2026?

Afghanistan's agriculture employment is projected to reach 52.04% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Afghanistan in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Afghanistan in 2025 was 51.63%. This ranks 161st in the world.

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