Guyana Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Guyana's agriculture employment was 12.21% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Guyana's agriculture employment peaked at 38.82% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Guyana was 12.21% in 2025.
Guyana ranks 85th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's agriculture employment is projected to reach 11.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Guyana in 2025 was 12.21%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_agriculture-employment,
title = {Guyana Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/agriculture-employment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}