Chad Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Chad's agriculture employment was 71.74% in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Chad's agriculture employment stood at 71.74% in 2025, a decline of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.65% by 2026. Chad ranked 178th globally.
Chad’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has declined steadily over the 35‑year series, falling from an all‑time peak of 83.61 percent in 1991 to a trough of 70.20 percent in 2019 before reaching 71.74 percent in 2025, ranking 178th globally. The gradual contraction reflects structural shifts such as modest urbanisation, limited mechanisation and recurring climate shocks that have reduced the sector’s relative attractiveness. Compared with peers, Chad’s 2025 figure is slightly above Madagascar’s 69.21 percent and below Niger’s 72.99 percent, indicating that agricultural dependence remains high in the Sahelian context. While the recent modest rebound from the 2019 low suggests some resilience, sustained improvements in irrigation, market access and diversification will be required to reverse the long‑term downward trajectory and raise the share of agricultural employment.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 71.43% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 71.54% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 71.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.74% | −0.13% | #178 |
| 2024 | 71.87% | −0.06% | #178 |
| 2023 | 71.93% | −0.27% | #180 |
| 2022 | 72.20% | +0.09% | #182 |
| 2021 | 72.11% | +0.44% | #183 |
| 2020 | 71.67% | +1.46% | #183 |
| 2019 | 70.20% | −0.18% | #182 |
| 2018 | 70.39% | −0.74% | #182 |
| 2017 | 71.13% | −0.72% | #181 |
| 2016 | 71.85% | −0.53% | #183 |
| 2015 | 72.38% | −0.62% | #182 |
| 2014 | 73.00% | −0.66% | #181 |
| 2013 | 73.66% | −0.86% | #182 |
| 2012 | 74.52% | −0.70% | #182 |
| 2011 | 75.22% | −0.47% | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's agriculture employment was 71.74% in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's agriculture employment peaked at 83.61% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Chad was 70.20% in 2019.
Chad ranks 178th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's agriculture employment is projected to reach 71.65% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Chad in 2025 was 71.74%. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_agriculture-employment,
title = {Chad Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}