Guinea Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Guinea's agriculture employment was 47.36% in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guinea's agriculture employment stood at 47.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.88% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.86% by 2026. Guinea ranked 159th globally.
Guinea’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture fell dramatically from 72.90 percent in 1991, the all‑time peak, to 47.36 percent in 2025, the lowest level recorded over the 35‑year series and ranking 159th globally. This decline reflects structural shifts such as urban migration, modest growth in services and industry, and recurring climatic stresses that have reduced the relative attractiveness of farm work. The 2025 figure places Guinea close to Haiti (46.61 percent) and Timor‑Leste (46.02 percent), both of which also experience high dependence on subsistence agriculture yet have struggled to diversify their economies. While the downward trajectory suggests a continued reallocation of workers away from agriculture, further investment in rural infrastructure, value‑added agri‑businesses and climate‑resilient practices could moderate the fall and potentially reverse the trend in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 45.53% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 46.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 46.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.36% | −0.88% | #159 |
| 2024 | 48.24% | −0.78% | #159 |
| 2023 | 49.02% | −0.64% | #159 |
| 2022 | 49.66% | −0.31% | #161 |
| 2021 | 49.97% | +0.19% | #161 |
| 2020 | 49.78% | +1.51% | #161 |
| 2019 | 48.27% | −0.32% | #161 |
| 2018 | 48.59% | −0.67% | #160 |
| 2017 | 49.26% | −1.05% | #159 |
| 2016 | 50.31% | −1.41% | #158 |
| 2015 | 51.72% | −0.31% | #160 |
| 2014 | 52.03% | −1.88% | #159 |
| 2013 | 53.91% | −1.92% | #163 |
| 2012 | 55.82% | −1.91% | #165 |
| 2011 | 57.73% | −2.11% | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea 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
Guinea's agriculture employment was 47.36% in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea's agriculture employment peaked at 72.90% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Guinea was 47.36% in 2025.
Guinea ranks 159th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea's agriculture employment is projected to reach 46.86% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Guinea in 2025 was 47.36%. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_agriculture-employment,
title = {Guinea Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}