Cameroon Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Overview
Cameroon's agriculture employment stood at 41.85% in 2025, a decline of +0.52% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.38% by 2026. Cameroon ranked 147th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 40.40% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 40.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 41.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.85% | −0.52% | #147 |
| 2024 | 42.37% | −0.53% | #147 |
| 2023 | 42.90% | −0.42% | #146 |
| 2022 | 43.33% | −0.51% | #149 |
| 2021 | 43.83% | −0.20% | #152 |
| 2020 | 44.03% | +0.99% | #152 |
| 2019 | 43.05% | −0.85% | #154 |
| 2018 | 43.89% | −0.92% | #154 |
| 2017 | 44.81% | −0.89% | #153 |
| 2016 | 45.70% | −0.95% | #153 |
| 2015 | 46.65% | −0.96% | #154 |
| 2014 | 47.61% | −1.87% | #154 |
| 2013 | 49.48% | −1.94% | #154 |
| 2012 | 51.42% | −1.86% | #157 |
| 2011 | 53.29% | −1.81% | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon 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
Cameroon's agriculture employment was 41.85% in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's agriculture employment peaked at 65.73% in 1994.
The lowest agriculture employment in Cameroon was 41.85% in 2025.
Cameroon ranks 147th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's agriculture employment is projected to reach 41.38% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Cameroon in 2025 was 41.85%. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_agriculture-employment,
title = {Cameroon Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/agriculture-employment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}