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Madagascar Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

69.21% −0.31% (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #177 Global Peak 81.96% (2005) Source World Bank

Madagascar Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's agriculture employment stood at 69.21% in 2025, a decline of +0.31% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.67% by 2026. Madagascar ranked 177th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 67.82% - -
2027* trend 68.25% - -
2026* trend 68.67% - -
2025 69.21% −0.31% #177
2024 69.52% −0.37% #177
2023 69.89% −0.17% #179
2022 70.07% −1.00% #181
2021 71.06% −0.38% #182
2020 71.44% +0.56% #182
2019 70.88% −1.12% #183
2018 72.00% −0.85% #184
2017 72.85% −0.97% #184
2016 73.82% −0.83% #184
2015 74.64% +1.55% #185
2014 73.09% +1.88% #182
2013 71.22% +2.34% #181
2012 68.87% −2.38% #181
2011 71.26% −2.05% #181
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 +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
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

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's agriculture employment?

Madagascar's agriculture employment was 69.21% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Madagascar?

Madagascar's agriculture employment peaked at 81.96% in 2005.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Madagascar?

The lowest agriculture employment in Madagascar was 68.87% in 2012.

How does Madagascar rank in agriculture employment?

Madagascar ranks 177th 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 Madagascar in 2026?

Madagascar's agriculture employment is projected to reach 68.67% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Madagascar in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Madagascar in 2025 was 69.21%. This ranks 177th in the world.

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