Brunei Darussalam Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Brunei Darussalam's agriculture employment was 1.20% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's agriculture employment stood at 1.20% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.12% by 2026. Brunei Darussalam ranked 15th globally.
Brunei Darussalam’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has declined steadily over the 35‑year series, falling from an all‑time peak of 2.63 percent in 1991 to a trough of 1.06 percent in 2018 before rising modestly to 1.20 percent in 2025, ranking the country 15th globally. The downward trajectory reflects the Sultanate’s continued structural shift toward oil and gas extraction and services, sectors that have absorbed most new jobs while agricultural land remains limited and mechanisation high. Compared with peers of similar rank, Brunei’s 2025 figure is slightly above Djibouti’s 1.15 percent and below Barbados’s 1.25 percent, underscoring a regional pattern of marginal agricultural employment in small, resource‑rich economies. The modest rebound after 2018 suggests that policy measures such as diversification incentives or niche agri‑food development could slow the decline, but without targeted interventions the share of agricultural workers is likely to remain low or dip further.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 0.98% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 1.05% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.20% | −0.04% | #15 |
| 2024 | 1.24% | −0.03% | #15 |
| 2023 | 1.27% | −0.25% | #14 |
| 2022 | 1.52% | +0.11% | #15 |
| 2021 | 1.41% | +0.07% | #16 |
| 2020 | 1.34% | −0.62% | #15 |
| 2019 | 1.95% | +0.89% | #21 |
| 2018 | 1.06% | −0.30% | #9 |
| 2017 | 1.36% | −0.02% | #16 |
| 2016 | 1.38% | −0.02% | #13 |
| 2015 | 1.40% | −0.03% | #12 |
| 2014 | 1.43% | −0.03% | #11 |
| 2013 | 1.46% | −0.03% | #12 |
| 2012 | 1.49% | −0.03% | #12 |
| 2011 | 1.52% | −0.02% | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's agriculture employment was 1.20% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's agriculture employment peaked at 2.63% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Brunei Darussalam was 1.06% in 2018.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 15th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's agriculture employment is projected to reach 1.12% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 1.20%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_agriculture-employment,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}