Colombia Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Colombia's agriculture employment was 14.16% in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Colombia's agriculture employment stood at 14.16% in 2025, a decline of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.82% by 2026. Colombia ranked 90th globally.
Colombia's agricultural employment has experienced a significant decline over the past three and a half decades, with the latest data indicating a rate of 14.16% in 2025. This represents a substantial drop from the all-time peak of 19.94% in 1991, marking a reversal in the country's agricultural employment trajectory. Among its peer countries, Colombia's agricultural employment rate is comparable to that of Jamaica and slightly lower than Türkiye, with Eswatini and El Salvador registering higher rates. The decline in agricultural employment is likely linked to structural changes in Colombia's economy, including shifting labor forces towards more industrialized sectors. A sustained recovery in global commodity prices or government initiatives aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector could potentially alter the trend, however, a continued decline is likely to be a dominant feature of Colombia's economic landscape in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 13.36% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 13.59% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.16% | −0.10% | #90 |
| 2024 | 14.25% | −0.14% | #90 |
| 2023 | 14.40% | −0.24% | #90 |
| 2022 | 14.64% | −0.48% | #92 |
| 2021 | 15.11% | −0.70% | #92 |
| 2020 | 15.81% | +0.63% | #92 |
| 2019 | 15.18% | −0.85% | #90 |
| 2018 | 16.03% | +0.04% | #94 |
| 2017 | 15.99% | +0.61% | #91 |
| 2016 | 15.38% | −0.01% | #87 |
| 2015 | 15.39% | −0.10% | #86 |
| 2014 | 15.48% | −0.56% | #88 |
| 2013 | 16.05% | −0.56% | #88 |
| 2012 | 16.61% | −0.41% | #87 |
| 2011 | 17.01% | −0.49% | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's agriculture employment was 14.16% in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's agriculture employment peaked at 19.94% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Colombia was 14.16% in 2025.
Colombia ranks 90th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's agriculture employment is projected to reach 13.82% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Colombia in 2025 was 14.16%. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_agriculture-employment,
title = {Colombia Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}