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Eswatini Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

14.55% −0.36% (-2.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 17.19% (1991) Source World Bank

Eswatini Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Eswatini's agriculture employment stood at 14.55% in 2025, a decline of +0.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.33% by 2026. Eswatini ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 15.87% - -
2027* trend 15.60% - -
2026* trend 15.33% - -
2025 14.55% −0.36% #92
2024 14.91% −0.34% #92
2023 15.25% +0.73% #94
2022 14.51% +1.11% #90
2021 13.40% −0.04% #87
2020 13.44% +0.53% #86
2019 12.91% −0.19% #83
2018 13.10% +0.03% #82
2017 13.07% −0.13% #81
2016 13.20% −0.26% #81
2015 13.46% −0.09% #81
2014 13.55% −0.20% #80
2013 13.75% −0.20% #81
2012 13.95% −0.19% #81
2011 14.14% −0.18% #81
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 +23.4% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 5.1%
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

Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Eswatini's agriculture employment?

Eswatini's agriculture employment was 14.55% in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Eswatini?

Eswatini's agriculture employment peaked at 17.19% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Eswatini?

The lowest agriculture employment in Eswatini was 12.91% in 2019.

How does Eswatini rank in agriculture employment?

Eswatini ranks 92nd 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 Eswatini in 2026?

Eswatini's agriculture employment is projected to reach 15.33% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Eswatini in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Eswatini in 2025 was 14.55%. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_eswatini_agriculture-employment, title = {Eswatini Agriculture Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/agriculture-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }