Equatorial Guinea Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Equatorial Guinea's agriculture employment was 55.32% in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's agriculture employment stood at 55.32% in 2025, a rise of +0.22% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.17% by 2026. Equatorial Guinea ranked 167th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has fallen steadily since the early 1990s, declining from an all‑time peak of 70.88 % in 1991 to a trough of 54.02 % in 2008 and reaching 55.32 % in 2025, ranking 167th globally. The downward trajectory reflects structural shifts toward oil‑driven growth, which has reduced the relative importance of subsistence farming and limited investment in rural productivity. Over the 35‑year span, the country’s agricultural employment share remains slightly above that of Zambia (54.53 %) and Zimbabwe (54.31 %) but below the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 58.52 %, indicating a modestly higher reliance on farm work than some regional peers. Persistent low diversification and limited access to modern inputs keep the sector’s employment share constrained, while urban migration and expanding services continue to draw workers away from the fields. If policy reforms enhance land tenure security and promote agro‑industrial development, the downward trend could be moderated, allowing a modest rebound in agricultural employment in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 55.07% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 55.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 55.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.32% | +0.22% | #167 |
| 2024 | 55.11% | −0.33% | #165 |
| 2023 | 55.44% | +0.24% | #166 |
| 2022 | 55.19% | −0.33% | #167 |
| 2021 | 55.52% | −0.66% | #167 |
| 2020 | 56.18% | +0.34% | #169 |
| 2019 | 55.84% | +0.44% | #169 |
| 2018 | 55.40% | −1.18% | #168 |
| 2017 | 56.58% | +0.57% | #168 |
| 2016 | 56.01% | +0.62% | #166 |
| 2015 | 55.40% | +0.59% | #165 |
| 2014 | 54.81% | −0.10% | #164 |
| 2013 | 54.91% | +0.41% | #164 |
| 2012 | 54.50% | −0.59% | #163 |
| 2011 | 55.09% | −0.36% | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea 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
Equatorial Guinea's agriculture employment was 55.32% in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's agriculture employment peaked at 70.88% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Equatorial Guinea was 54.02% in 2008.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 167th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Equatorial Guinea's agriculture employment is projected to reach 55.17% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 55.32%. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_agriculture-employment,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}