Bhutan Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Bhutan's agriculture employment was 42.37% in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Bhutan's agriculture employment has been on a declining trend over the past 35 years, with the latest figure standing at 42.37 in 2025, ranking 148th globally. This is a significant drop from its all-time peak of 67.66 in 1991, highlighting a shift in the country's economic structure. Compared to its peer countries, Bhutan's agriculture employment rate is higher than that of India, which stands at 41.63, but lower than Tajikistan's 43.27. The decline in agriculture employment is a common phenomenon in many developing countries, as they transition towards more diversified economies. As Bhutan continues to develop its other sectors, the agriculture employment rate is likely to decrease further, unless the government implements policies to boost the agriculture sector and make it more attractive to the workforce, which could potentially alter the trajectory of this declining trend.
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}
}