Latvia Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Latvia's agriculture employment was 6.66% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Latvia's agriculture employment stood at 6.66% in 2025, a decline of +0.26% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.08% by 2026. Latvia ranked 63rd globally.
Latvia's agricultural employment has undergone a significant transformation over the past three and a half decades, with a marked decline in recent years. The country's all-time peak in agricultural employment was reached in 1997, when 21.58 percent of the workforce was engaged in the sector. However, by 2021, this figure had plummeted to a trough of 5.64 percent, a decline of over 16 percentage points. As of 2025, Latvia's agricultural employment has slightly rebounded to 6.66 percent of the workforce, ranking 63rd globally. This trend is comparable to that of Poland, where agricultural employment has also been declining, albeit at a slower pace, with a current ranking of 64th globally. The decline in agricultural employment in Latvia is likely to continue as the country's economy becomes increasingly service-oriented and urbanized, potentially driven by investments in digital technologies and infrastructure.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 7.63% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 7.36% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 7.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.66% | −0.26% | #63 |
| 2024 | 6.92% | +1.09% | #63 |
| 2023 | 5.84% | −0.39% | #60 |
| 2022 | 6.23% | +0.59% | #61 |
| 2021 | 5.64% | −1.76% | #55 |
| 2020 | 7.40% | +0.59% | #63 |
| 2019 | 6.81% | −0.09% | #62 |
| 2018 | 6.90% | +0.21% | #61 |
| 2017 | 6.69% | −1.00% | #58 |
| 2016 | 7.69% | −0.25% | #63 |
| 2015 | 7.94% | +0.44% | #62 |
| 2014 | 7.50% | −0.55% | #60 |
| 2013 | 8.06% | −0.32% | #61 |
| 2012 | 8.37% | −0.52% | #60 |
| 2011 | 8.90% | +0.28% | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia's agriculture employment was 6.66% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Latvia's agriculture employment peaked at 21.58% in 1997.
The lowest agriculture employment in Latvia was 5.64% in 2021.
Latvia ranks 63rd globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's agriculture employment is projected to reach 7.08% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Latvia in 2025 was 6.66%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_latvia_agriculture-employment,
title = {Latvia Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}