Lithuania Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Lithuania's agriculture employment was 4.66% in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's agriculture employment stood at 4.66% in 2025, a decline of +0.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.49% by 2026. Lithuania ranked 53rd globally.
Lithuania’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture has contracted dramatically since the early 1990s, falling from an all‑time peak of 23.30 % in 1991 to a trough of 4.66 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 53 globally. This 80 % reduction over 35 years reflects structural shifts toward services and manufacturing, the impact of EU accession, and the mechanisation of farms that have reduced the need for manual labour. The decline mirrors trends in other small, open economies such as Croatia, where agricultural employment stands at 4.33 %, and is comparable to the 4.49 % recorded in Trinidad and Tobago, suggesting a common regional pattern of labour reallocation away from primary production. Despite the steep fall, the sector still contributes to rural livelihoods and food security, but its diminishing share signals limited growth potential unless value‑added activities or niche agricultural markets are expanded. Continued diversification and investment in agri‑technology will be crucial if Lithuania is to stabilise or modestly reverse the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 4.11% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 4.30% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.66% | −0.18% | #53 |
| 2024 | 4.85% | −0.21% | #54 |
| 2023 | 5.06% | −0.40% | #54 |
| 2022 | 5.46% | +0.14% | #54 |
| 2021 | 5.31% | −0.38% | #51 |
| 2020 | 5.69% | −0.75% | #56 |
| 2019 | 6.44% | −0.75% | #60 |
| 2018 | 7.18% | −0.60% | #62 |
| 2017 | 7.78% | −0.19% | #65 |
| 2016 | 7.98% | −1.09% | #66 |
| 2015 | 9.07% | −0.10% | #66 |
| 2014 | 9.17% | +0.74% | #63 |
| 2013 | 8.42% | −0.37% | #63 |
| 2012 | 8.80% | +0.31% | #64 |
| 2011 | 8.49% | −0.34% | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania 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
Lithuania's agriculture employment was 4.66% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's agriculture employment peaked at 23.30% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Lithuania was 4.66% in 2025.
Lithuania ranks 53rd globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's agriculture employment is projected to reach 4.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Lithuania in 2025 was 4.66%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_agriculture-employment,
title = {Lithuania Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}