Nicaragua Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Nicaragua's agriculture employment was 30.47% in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's agriculture employment stood at 30.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.20% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.10% by 2026. Nicaragua ranked 126th globally.
Nicaragua’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture stood at 30.47 percent in 2025, placing the country 126th in the World Bank’s global ranking and closely aligning with peers such as Albania (30.77 percent) and Lesotho (30.88 percent). Over the 35‑year series, agricultural employment has shown a gradual decline from a high of 36.88 percent in 2000 to a low of 30.20 percent in 2017, after which it stabilized near the 30 percent mark. The downward trajectory reflects structural shifts toward services and manufacturing, as well as modest productivity gains in the agricultural sector that have reduced labour intensity. Despite the recent plateau, any resurgence in export‑oriented crops or expanded rural credit schemes could modestly raise the employment share, while continued diversification and urban migration are likely to keep the proportion of agricultural workers on a slow, downward path.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 29.47% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 29.78% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 30.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.47% | −0.20% | #126 |
| 2024 | 30.67% | −0.33% | #126 |
| 2023 | 31.00% | −0.47% | #127 |
| 2022 | 31.48% | −0.18% | #126 |
| 2021 | 31.66% | −0.03% | #128 |
| 2020 | 31.69% | +1.04% | #128 |
| 2019 | 30.65% | +0.22% | #126 |
| 2018 | 30.43% | +0.23% | #123 |
| 2017 | 30.20% | −0.33% | #121 |
| 2016 | 30.53% | −0.46% | #122 |
| 2015 | 30.99% | −0.40% | #122 |
| 2014 | 31.39% | −0.38% | #122 |
| 2013 | 31.77% | −0.45% | #121 |
| 2012 | 32.22% | −0.27% | #122 |
| 2011 | 32.49% | −0.14% | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua 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
Nicaragua's agriculture employment was 30.47% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's agriculture employment peaked at 36.88% in 2000.
The lowest agriculture employment in Nicaragua was 30.20% in 2017.
Nicaragua ranks 126th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's agriculture employment is projected to reach 30.10% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Nicaragua in 2025 was 30.47%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_agriculture-employment,
title = {Nicaragua Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}