Moldova Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Moldova's agriculture employment was 50.50% in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Moldova's agriculture employment stood at 50.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.34% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.87% by 2026. Moldova ranked 160th globally.
Moldova’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture stood at 50.50 percent in 2025, placing the country 160th in the world according to the World Bank. Over the 35‑year series that begins in 1991, the agricultural employment rate rose from an initial 37.82 percent to a historic high of 60.39 percent in 2016, before retreating to a low of 36.17 percent in 1992. The post‑Soviet transition saw a rapid expansion of farm work as land reforms redistributed holdings, while later structural reforms and modest growth in services and industry have moderated the share of agricultural jobs. Moldova’s 2025 figure is comparable to its peers, exceeding Guinea’s 47.36 percent and falling just below Afghanistan’s 51.63 percent, reflecting a relatively high reliance on farming in a largely rural economy. Continued investment in agritech, EU‑linked market access and rural diversification could curb the gradual decline and stabilise the employment share in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 44.52% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 46.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 47.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.50% | −0.34% | #160 |
| 2024 | 50.84% | −0.28% | #160 |
| 2023 | 51.12% | −4.26% | #160 |
| 2022 | 55.38% | −1.22% | #169 |
| 2021 | 56.60% | +0.69% | #169 |
| 2020 | 55.91% | −1.39% | #168 |
| 2019 | 57.30% | −1.86% | #170 |
| 2018 | 59.15% | −0.21% | #170 |
| 2017 | 59.36% | −1.03% | #170 |
| 2016 | 60.39% | +0.83% | #171 |
| 2015 | 59.56% | +0.80% | #170 |
| 2014 | 58.76% | +2.41% | #170 |
| 2013 | 56.35% | +0.97% | #166 |
| 2012 | 55.37% | +0.99% | #164 |
| 2011 | 54.39% | −0.21% | #160 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's agriculture employment was 50.50% in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Moldova's agriculture employment peaked at 60.39% in 2016.
The lowest agriculture employment in Moldova was 36.17% in 1992.
Moldova ranks 160th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's agriculture employment is projected to reach 47.87% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Moldova in 2025 was 50.50%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_agriculture-employment,
title = {Moldova Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}