Bhutan Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Overview
Bhutan's agriculture employment stood at 42.37% in 2025, a decline of +0.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.92% by 2026. Bhutan ranked 148th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 36.78% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 38.35% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.37% | −0.83% | #148 |
| 2024 | 43.20% | −0.61% | #149 |
| 2023 | 43.81% | −0.14% | #149 |
| 2022 | 43.96% | −5.90% | #152 |
| 2021 | 49.86% | −0.06% | #160 |
| 2020 | 49.92% | −1.21% | #162 |
| 2019 | 51.13% | −2.87% | #164 |
| 2018 | 54.00% | −1.45% | #167 |
| 2017 | 55.45% | −1.12% | #167 |
| 2016 | 56.57% | −1.41% | #169 |
| 2015 | 57.99% | +1.33% | #169 |
| 2014 | 56.65% | +0.31% | #167 |
| 2013 | 56.34% | −2.01% | #165 |
| 2012 | 58.35% | −1.80% | #168 |
| 2011 | 60.15% | +0.51% | #168 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's agriculture employment was 42.37% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Bhutan's agriculture employment peaked at 67.66% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Bhutan was 42.37% in 2025.
Bhutan ranks 148th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's agriculture employment is projected to reach 39.92% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Bhutan in 2025 was 42.37%. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_agriculture-employment,
title = {Bhutan Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/agriculture-employment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}