Guinea-Bissau Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Guinea-Bissau's agriculture employment was 61.07% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's agriculture employment stood at 61.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.63% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.17% by 2026. Guinea-Bissau ranked 170th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has slipped from an all‑time peak of 68.80 % in 1993 to 61.07 % in 2025, the lowest level recorded in the 35‑year series and placing the country 170th globally. The decline from the early‑1990s high reflects structural shifts such as modest urbanisation, gradual diversification into services and the lingering effects of recurrent political instability that have constrained investment in the sector. Compared with peers, the proportion remains lower than Mali’s 63.01 % and Tanzania’s 64.57 % but above Eritrea’s 55.48 %, indicating that agriculture still dominates employment despite the downward trend. The trough in 2025 follows a steady erosion rather than a sudden shock, suggesting that without targeted policies to boost productivity, improve market access and attract youth back to farming, the share of agricultural employment is likely to continue drifting downward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.69% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 59.43% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 60.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.07% | −0.63% | #170 |
| 2024 | 61.70% | −0.51% | #170 |
| 2023 | 62.21% | −0.45% | #171 |
| 2022 | 62.66% | −1.62% | #173 |
| 2021 | 64.29% | −0.87% | #175 |
| 2020 | 65.16% | +0.78% | #177 |
| 2019 | 64.38% | −0.13% | #179 |
| 2018 | 64.51% | −0.33% | #178 |
| 2017 | 64.83% | −0.27% | #178 |
| 2016 | 65.11% | −0.46% | #177 |
| 2015 | 65.57% | −0.23% | #178 |
| 2014 | 65.79% | −0.07% | #177 |
| 2013 | 65.87% | −0.21% | #176 |
| 2012 | 66.07% | +0.38% | #177 |
| 2011 | 65.69% | −0.50% | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's agriculture employment was 61.07% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's agriculture employment peaked at 68.80% in 1993.
The lowest agriculture employment in Guinea-Bissau was 61.07% in 2025.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 170th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's agriculture employment is projected to reach 60.17% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 61.07%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_agriculture-employment,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}