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Brazil Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

7.63% −0.09% (-1.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #68 Global Peak 16.42% (1992) Source World Bank

Brazil Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Brazil's agriculture employment stood at 7.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.93% by 2026. Brazil ranked 68th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 5.98% - -
2027* trend 6.45% - -
2026* trend 6.93% - -
2025 7.63% −0.09% #68
2024 7.72% −0.49% #68
2023 8.20% −0.53% #68
2022 8.73% −0.76% #70
2021 9.50% +0.18% #71
2020 9.31% +0.44% #70
2019 8.88% −0.18% #68
2018 9.06% −0.13% #68
2017 9.19% −0.61% #68
2016 9.80% +0.47% #73
2015 9.33% +0.03% #68
2014 9.31% −0.72% #64
2013 10.03% +0.18% #68
2012 9.85% −0.07% #66
2011 9.91% −0.60% #65
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's agriculture employment?

Brazil's agriculture employment was 7.63% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Brazil?

Brazil's agriculture employment peaked at 16.42% in 1992.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Brazil?

The lowest agriculture employment in Brazil was 7.63% in 2025.

How does Brazil rank in agriculture employment?

Brazil ranks 68th 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 Brazil in 2026?

Brazil's agriculture employment is projected to reach 6.93% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Brazil in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Brazil in 2025 was 7.63%. This ranks 68th in the world.

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