Australia Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Australia's agriculture employment was 2.18% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Australia's agriculture employment stood at 2.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.07% by 2026. Australia ranked 31st globally.
Australia's agricultural employment has exhibited a downward trend over the past three and a half decades, with a significant decline from its peak of 5.95 in 1991 to a low of 2.15 in 2023. This represents a decrease of nearly 63% in employment in the sector. Currently, Australia ranks 31st globally in terms of agricultural employment, with a value of 2.18 in 2025. The country's agricultural employment rate is comparable to that of Cyprus, which ranks similarly at 2.15. In contrast, other developed economies such as Switzerland and France have higher agricultural employment rates, ranking 2.24 and 2.33, respectively. The decline in agricultural employment can be attributed to various factors, including mechanization and structural changes in the sector. A potential shift in government policies supporting agriculture or an increase in global demand for Australian agricultural products could influence the trajectory of this trend, potentially leading to a stabilization or even growth in agricultural employment.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 1.94% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 2.01% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.18% | −0.05% | #31 |
| 2024 | 2.23% | +0.08% | #30 |
| 2023 | 2.15% | −0.05% | #28 |
| 2022 | 2.20% | −0.30% | #27 |
| 2021 | 2.50% | −0.27% | #30 |
| 2020 | 2.77% | +0.21% | #33 |
| 2019 | 2.56% | −0.06% | #31 |
| 2018 | 2.62% | +0.02% | #30 |
| 2017 | 2.60% | −0.02% | #29 |
| 2016 | 2.62% | −0.02% | #28 |
| 2015 | 2.64% | −0.16% | #28 |
| 2014 | 2.80% | −0.07% | #29 |
| 2013 | 2.87% | −0.20% | #28 |
| 2012 | 3.06% | −0.02% | #31 |
| 2011 | 3.08% | −0.44% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's agriculture employment was 2.18% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Australia's agriculture employment peaked at 5.95% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Australia was 2.15% in 2023.
Australia ranks 31st globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's agriculture employment is projected to reach 2.07% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Australia in 2025 was 2.18%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_agriculture-employment,
title = {Australia Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}