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Guyana Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

12.21% −0.35% (-2.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #85 Global Peak 38.82% (1991) Source World Bank

Guyana Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Guyana's agriculture employment stood at 12.21% in 2025, a decline of +0.35% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.26% by 2026. Guyana ranked 85th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 9.82% - -
2027* trend 10.54% - -
2026* trend 11.26% - -
2025 12.21% −0.35% #85
2024 12.56% −0.61% #85
2023 13.17% −0.81% #86
2022 13.98% −1.10% #88
2021 15.08% −0.55% #91
2020 15.63% +0.33% #90
2019 15.30% −0.62% #92
2018 15.91% −0.43% #93
2017 16.35% −0.40% #95
2016 16.75% −0.52% #95
2015 17.27% −0.05% #93
2014 17.32% −0.21% #91
2013 17.53% −0.54% #91
2012 18.07% −0.75% #92
2011 18.83% −1.05% #95
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 +12.8% GDP growth 43.8% C/A balance 16.4%
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

Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Guyana's agriculture employment?

Guyana's agriculture employment was 12.21% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Guyana?

Guyana's agriculture employment peaked at 38.82% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Guyana?

The lowest agriculture employment in Guyana was 12.21% in 2025.

How does Guyana rank in agriculture employment?

Guyana ranks 85th 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 Guyana in 2026?

Guyana's agriculture employment is projected to reach 11.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Guyana in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Guyana in 2025 was 12.21%. This ranks 85th in the world.

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