Guam Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Guam's agriculture employment was 1.56% in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guam's agriculture employment stood at 1.56% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.51% by 2026. Guam ranked 19th globally.
Guam’s share of its labour force employed in agriculture has fallen sharply over the 35‑year series, declining from an all‑time peak of 4.19 % in 1991 to a trough of 1.56 % in 2025, the lowest figure recorded and ranking it 19th globally. This downward trajectory reflects the territory’s limited arable land, the growing importance of tourism and services, and the gradual mechanisation of its modest farming sector. The 2025 level is only marginally higher than the United States’ 1.52 % and closely matches the Virgin Islands (US) at 1.59 %, underscoring a regional convergence toward minimal agricultural employment. While the long‑term decline suggests a structural shift away from primary production, any policy emphasis on food‑security initiatives, climate‑resilient crops, or incentives for small‑scale farming could modestly reverse the trend and raise agricultural employment in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 1.40% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 1.46% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.56% | −0.05% | #19 |
| 2024 | 1.61% | −0.05% | #19 |
| 2023 | 1.66% | −0.05% | #19 |
| 2022 | 1.72% | −0.05% | #18 |
| 2021 | 1.77% | −0.03% | #19 |
| 2020 | 1.80% | −0.03% | #20 |
| 2019 | 1.82% | −0.05% | #19 |
| 2018 | 1.87% | −0.05% | #21 |
| 2017 | 1.92% | −0.05% | #20 |
| 2016 | 1.97% | −0.05% | #20 |
| 2015 | 2.02% | −0.06% | #19 |
| 2014 | 2.08% | −0.06% | #19 |
| 2013 | 2.14% | −0.06% | #19 |
| 2012 | 2.21% | −0.07% | #21 |
| 2011 | 2.27% | −0.06% | #20 |
Analysis
Guam's agriculture employment was 1.56% in 2025, a decline of −0.05% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.51% by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's agriculture employment was 1.56% in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.
Guam's agriculture employment peaked at 4.19% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Guam was 1.56% in 2025.
Guam ranks 19th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guam's agriculture employment is projected to reach 1.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Guam in 2025 was 1.56%. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_agriculture-employment,
title = {Guam Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}