Bosnia and Herzegovina Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's agriculture employment was 16.71% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's agriculture employment stood at 16.71% in 2025, a decline of +0.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.22% by 2026. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 99th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has declined markedly since the early 1990s, falling from an all‑time peak of 26.92 percent in 1991 to a trough of 12.82 percent in 2020, before modestly rising to 16.71 percent in 2025, which places the country 99th in the world. The long‑term contraction reflects structural shifts toward services and industry, aging rural populations and limited investment in modern farm technology. By contrast, neighboring Serbia records a higher agricultural employment share of 18.03 percent, while the Syrian Arab Republic stands at 16.30 percent, illustrating that Bosnia’s recent modest rebound still lags behind some regional peers. The 35‑year coverage shows that the post‑war period accelerated the decline, yet the slight uptick after 2020 suggests that targeted rural development policies or improved access to EU agricultural funds could reverse the downward trajectory and stabilize employment in the sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 15.30% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15.76% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 16.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.71% | −0.41% | #99 |
| 2024 | 17.12% | −0.46% | #99 |
| 2023 | 17.57% | −0.45% | #100 |
| 2022 | 18.02% | −0.53% | #102 |
| 2021 | 18.55% | +5.73% | #102 |
| 2020 | 12.82% | −6.22% | #83 |
| 2019 | 19.04% | +2.31% | #103 |
| 2018 | 16.73% | −3.26% | #98 |
| 2017 | 20.00% | +0.95% | #101 |
| 2016 | 19.05% | +0.07% | #100 |
| 2015 | 18.98% | +0.83% | #100 |
| 2014 | 18.15% | −1.86% | #94 |
| 2013 | 20.00% | −1.75% | #99 |
| 2012 | 21.75% | +0.97% | #99 |
| 2011 | 20.78% | −0.08% | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's agriculture employment was 16.71% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's agriculture employment peaked at 26.92% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 12.82% in 2020.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 99th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's agriculture employment is projected to reach 16.22% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 16.71%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_agriculture-employment,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}