Belize Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Belize's agriculture employment was 16.13% in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Belize's agriculture employment stood at 16.13% in 2025, a decline of +0.26% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.75% by 2026. Belize ranked 97th globally.
Belize's agricultural employment has significantly declined over the past three and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 16.13 percent in 2025. This represents the lowest level of agricultural employment in the country's history, down from the all-time peak of 29.91 percent in 1997. The sector's employment share has been steadily decreasing since the mid-1990s, with a notable acceleration in decline over the past decade. Compared to its peers, Belize's agricultural employment rate is comparable to Panama's 16.04 percent in 2025. The downward trend suggests a shift away from traditional agricultural activities and towards other sectors of the economy. A potential reversal in this trend could be triggered by government initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting small-scale farmers.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 15.05% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.13% | −0.26% | #97 |
| 2024 | 16.39% | −0.45% | #97 |
| 2023 | 16.84% | −0.24% | #98 |
| 2022 | 17.08% | −0.45% | #99 |
| 2021 | 17.53% | −0.22% | #100 |
| 2020 | 17.75% | +0.89% | #101 |
| 2019 | 16.86% | −0.56% | #99 |
| 2018 | 17.42% | +0.00% | #100 |
| 2017 | 17.42% | −1.14% | #97 |
| 2016 | 18.56% | +0.48% | #98 |
| 2015 | 18.08% | +0.41% | #97 |
| 2014 | 17.67% | −0.23% | #93 |
| 2013 | 17.90% | −0.27% | #92 |
| 2012 | 18.17% | −0.25% | #94 |
| 2011 | 18.42% | −0.17% | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's agriculture employment was 16.13% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's agriculture employment peaked at 29.91% in 1997.
The lowest agriculture employment in Belize was 16.13% in 2025.
Belize ranks 97th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's agriculture employment is projected to reach 15.75% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Belize in 2025 was 16.13%. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_agriculture-employment,
title = {Belize Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}