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Chile Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

6.07% −0.16% (-2.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #61 Global Peak 16.72% (1991) Source World Bank

Chile Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Chile's agriculture employment stood at 6.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.96% by 2026. Chile ranked 61st globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 5.74% - -
2027* trend 5.85% - -
2026* trend 5.96% - -
2025 6.07% −0.16% #61
2024 6.23% +0.02% #61
2023 6.21% −0.12% #62
2022 6.33% −0.22% #62
2021 6.55% −0.64% #62
2020 7.18% +0.15% #62
2019 7.03% −0.23% #63
2018 7.26% −0.16% #63
2017 7.42% −0.10% #62
2016 7.51% +0.06% #61
2015 7.45% −0.06% #59
2014 7.51% −0.20% #61
2013 7.71% −0.78% #60
2012 8.49% −0.36% #63
2011 8.85% −0.34% #63
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chile's agriculture employment?

Chile's agriculture employment was 6.07% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Chile?

Chile's agriculture employment peaked at 16.72% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Chile?

The lowest agriculture employment in Chile was 6.07% in 2025.

How does Chile rank in agriculture employment?

Chile ranks 61st 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 Chile in 2026?

Chile's agriculture employment is projected to reach 5.96% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Chile in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Chile in 2025 was 6.07%. This ranks 61st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_chile_agriculture-employment, title = {Chile Agriculture Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/agriculture-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }