Angola Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Angola's agriculture employment was 51.95% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Angola's agriculture employment stood at 51.95% in 2025, a decline of +0.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.19% by 2026. Angola ranked 163rd globally.
Angola’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has risen sharply over the 35‑year series, climbing from a trough of 29.11 percent in 1991 to a peak of 56.71 percent in 2021 before settling at 51.95 percent in 2025, ranking the country 163rd globally. The steep ascent reflects limited industrial diversification and persistent reliance on subsistence farming, a pattern common among low‑income African economies. By comparison, Burkina Faso records a similar proportion at 51.78 percent, while the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Zimbabwe sit slightly higher at 54.08 percent and 54.31 percent respectively, underscoring Angola’s position among peers with predominantly agrarian workforces. The post‑2021 moderation suggests that modest gains in non‑farm employment and modest productivity improvements are beginning to temper agricultural dependence. Continued investment in agro‑industrial value chains and rural infrastructure will be crucial if Angola is to reverse the slight decline and move the employment share toward a more balanced structural transformation.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 48.22% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 49.20% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 50.19% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.95% | −0.21% | #163 |
| 2024 | 52.15% | −0.25% | #162 |
| 2023 | 52.41% | −0.08% | #163 |
| 2022 | 52.48% | −4.22% | #163 |
| 2021 | 56.71% | +1.15% | #170 |
| 2020 | 55.56% | +2.14% | #167 |
| 2019 | 53.42% | +0.11% | #167 |
| 2018 | 53.31% | +0.30% | #166 |
| 2017 | 53.01% | +0.09% | #164 |
| 2016 | 52.92% | +0.22% | #163 |
| 2015 | 52.70% | −0.06% | #162 |
| 2014 | 52.76% | +2.14% | #161 |
| 2013 | 50.62% | +2.04% | #158 |
| 2012 | 48.58% | +2.07% | #152 |
| 2011 | 46.51% | +2.41% | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's agriculture employment was 51.95% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's agriculture employment peaked at 56.71% in 2021.
The lowest agriculture employment in Angola was 29.11% in 1991.
Angola ranks 163rd globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's agriculture employment is projected to reach 50.19% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Angola in 2025 was 51.95%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_agriculture-employment,
title = {Angola Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}