Finland Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Finland's agriculture employment was 3.49% in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Finland's agriculture employment stood at 3.49% in 2025, a decline of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.33% by 2026. Finland ranked 45th globally.
Finland's agriculture employment rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with the all-time peak occurring in 1992 at 9.02% and the trough in 2018 at 3.47%. Since its peak, the rate has declined steadily, with a slight increase in 2025 to 3.49%. This rate is still lower than that of peer country Slovenia, which had 3.66% of its workforce engaged in agriculture in 2025. Compared to other European countries, Finland's rate is lower than Spain's 3.37% but higher than Iceland's 3.61%. The decline in agriculture employment in Finland can be attributed to the country's shift towards more service-oriented and technology-driven sectors. As Finland continues to industrialize and urbanize, it is likely that the agriculture employment rate will continue to decrease, potentially reaching new lows as the service sector grows and absorbs more of the workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.08% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 3.21% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.49% | −0.08% | #45 |
| 2024 | 3.57% | −0.05% | #45 |
| 2023 | 3.62% | −0.29% | #45 |
| 2022 | 3.90% | −0.05% | #46 |
| 2021 | 3.95% | +0.23% | #44 |
| 2020 | 3.72% | +0.05% | #42 |
| 2019 | 3.67% | +0.21% | #43 |
| 2018 | 3.47% | −0.28% | #39 |
| 2017 | 3.74% | −0.16% | #41 |
| 2016 | 3.90% | −0.43% | #43 |
| 2015 | 4.33% | +0.17% | #45 |
| 2014 | 4.16% | +0.07% | #40 |
| 2013 | 4.09% | −0.06% | #39 |
| 2012 | 4.15% | −0.19% | #40 |
| 2011 | 4.35% | −0.22% | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's agriculture employment was 3.49% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's agriculture employment peaked at 9.02% in 1992.
The lowest agriculture employment in Finland was 3.47% in 2018.
Finland ranks 45th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's agriculture employment is projected to reach 3.33% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Finland in 2025 was 3.49%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_agriculture-employment,
title = {Finland Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}