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Bhutan Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

42.37% −0.83% (-1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #148 Global Peak 67.66% (1991) Source World Bank

Bhutan Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

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
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Bhutan's agriculture employment?

Bhutan's agriculture employment was 42.37% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Bhutan?

Bhutan's agriculture employment peaked at 67.66% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Bhutan?

The lowest agriculture employment in Bhutan was 42.37% in 2025.

How does Bhutan rank in agriculture employment?

Bhutan ranks 148th 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 Bhutan in 2026?

Bhutan's agriculture employment is projected to reach 39.92% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Bhutan in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Bhutan in 2025 was 42.37%. This ranks 148th in the world.

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