Brazil Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Brazil's agriculture employment was 7.63% in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Brazil's agriculture employment has undergone significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The indicator peaked at 16.42% in 1992, reflecting the country's focus on agricultural development during that era. However, this trend reversed, and by 2025, agriculture employment had plummeted to 7.63%, ranking 68th globally. This decline is also evident when compared to its peer countries, with St. Lucia ranking slightly higher at 7.47% in 2025. The sector's dwindling share of employment suggests a shift in Brazil's economic priorities, potentially towards service-oriented sectors. A key driver of this trend has been the country's agricultural mechanization, which has reduced the need for manual labor. To alter the trajectory of this trend, significant investments in rural development and agricultural innovation would be required, potentially in the form of subsidies for small-scale farmers or initiatives to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Brazil's agriculture employment was 7.63% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's agriculture employment peaked at 16.42% in 1992.
The lowest agriculture employment in Brazil was 7.63% in 2025.
Brazil ranks 68th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's agriculture employment is projected to reach 6.93% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Brazil in 2025 was 7.63%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_agriculture-employment,
title = {Brazil Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}