Hungary Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Hungary's agriculture employment was 4.11% in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Hungary's agriculture employment stood at 4.11% in 2025, a decline of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.11% by 2026. Hungary ranked 49th globally.
Hungary's agriculture employment has undergone a significant decline over the past three and a half decades. The indicator peaked at 11.14 in 1991, marking the beginning of a downward trend that has continued to the present day, with the latest value standing at 4.11 in 2025. This represents a 63% decrease from the all-time peak, with Hungary ranking 49th globally in terms of agriculture employment. Comparatively, Ireland, a peer country, has also experienced a decline in agriculture employment, but to a lesser extent, with a value of 3.85 in 2025. The shift towards a more service-oriented economy has likely driven this decline, as Hungary's workforce has increasingly moved towards sectors such as manufacturing and services. However, a shift towards sustainable agriculture practices or government initiatives to support rural development could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend, potentially leading to an increase in agriculture employment in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.98% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 4.05% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.11% | −0.13% | #49 |
| 2024 | 4.24% | −0.18% | #49 |
| 2023 | 4.43% | +0.08% | #49 |
| 2022 | 4.35% | −0.03% | #51 |
| 2021 | 4.38% | −0.36% | #49 |
| 2020 | 4.74% | +0.01% | #50 |
| 2019 | 4.73% | −0.17% | #51 |
| 2018 | 4.91% | −0.13% | #51 |
| 2017 | 5.04% | −0.00% | #51 |
| 2016 | 5.04% | +0.14% | #51 |
| 2015 | 4.90% | +0.22% | #49 |
| 2014 | 4.68% | −0.10% | #47 |
| 2013 | 4.78% | −0.29% | #47 |
| 2012 | 5.06% | +0.18% | #47 |
| 2011 | 4.89% | +0.35% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's agriculture employment was 4.11% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
Hungary's agriculture employment peaked at 11.14% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Hungary was 4.11% in 2025.
Hungary ranks 49th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's agriculture employment is projected to reach 4.11% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Hungary in 2025 was 4.11%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_agriculture-employment,
title = {Hungary Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}