Madagascar Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Madagascar's agriculture employment was 69.21% in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Madagascar’s share of employment in agriculture has fallen steadily over the 35‑year series, slipping from 78.46 percent in 1991 to 69.21 percent in 2025, which places the country 177th in the world. The sector reached its highest participation in 2005 at 81.96 percent, before descending to a low of 68.87 percent in 2012, marking the all‑time trough. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Madagascar’s 2025 figure is slightly higher than Lao PDR’s 68.60 percent and lower than Chad’s 71.74 percent, reflecting a modest but persistent decline in agrarian labor share. The downward trajectory mirrors broader structural shifts toward services and industry, yet the pace of change remains gradual. Continued investment in rural productivity, diversification of non‑farm employment, and improvements in education could accelerate the transition, potentially reducing the agricultural labor share further in the coming decade.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Madagascar's agriculture employment was 69.21% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Madagascar's agriculture employment peaked at 81.96% in 2005.
The lowest agriculture employment in Madagascar was 68.87% in 2012.
Madagascar ranks 177th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Madagascar's agriculture employment is projected to reach 68.67% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Madagascar in 2025 was 69.21%. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_agriculture-employment,
title = {Madagascar Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}