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Barbados Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

1.25% −0.06% (-4.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #16 Global Peak 5.48% (1992) Source World Bank

Barbados Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Barbados's agriculture employment stood at 1.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.46% by 2026. Barbados ranked 16th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend -0.52% - -
2027* trend -0.03% - -
2026* trend 0.46% - -
2025 1.25% −0.06% #16
2024 1.30% −0.07% #16
2023 1.37% −1.48% #16
2022 2.85% −0.08% #36
2021 2.93% −0.04% #37
2020 2.97% +0.14% #35
2019 2.83% −0.27% #34
2018 3.10% −0.01% #36
2017 3.11% +0.24% #33
2016 2.86% −0.03% #30
2015 2.89% −0.06% #31
2014 2.95% −0.08% #32
2013 3.03% −0.09% #31
2012 3.12% −0.06% #32
2011 3.19% −0.11% #31
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 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
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

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. 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 Barbados's agriculture employment?

Barbados's agriculture employment was 1.25% in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Barbados?

Barbados's agriculture employment peaked at 5.48% in 1992.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Barbados?

The lowest agriculture employment in Barbados was 1.25% in 2025.

How does Barbados rank in agriculture employment?

Barbados ranks 16th 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 Barbados in 2026?

Barbados's agriculture employment is projected to reach 0.46% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Barbados in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Barbados in 2025 was 1.25%. This ranks 16th in the world.

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