Niger Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Overview
Niger's agriculture employment stood at 72.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.47% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.59% by 2026. Niger ranked 179th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 71.73% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 72.16% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 72.59% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.99% | −0.47% | #179 |
| 2024 | 73.46% | −0.73% | #180 |
| 2023 | 74.19% | +0.32% | #182 |
| 2022 | 73.87% | −1.09% | #184 |
| 2021 | 74.95% | −0.38% | #185 |
| 2020 | 75.33% | +0.88% | #185 |
| 2019 | 74.45% | −0.03% | #185 |
| 2018 | 74.49% | −0.15% | #185 |
| 2017 | 74.63% | +0.07% | #185 |
| 2016 | 74.57% | +0.07% | #185 |
| 2015 | 74.50% | +0.13% | #184 |
| 2014 | 74.37% | −0.18% | #185 |
| 2013 | 74.55% | +0.00% | #184 |
| 2012 | 74.55% | −0.63% | #183 |
| 2011 | 75.17% | +0.05% | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's agriculture employment was 72.99% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's agriculture employment peaked at 76.10% in 2004.
The lowest agriculture employment in Niger was 72.99% in 2025.
Niger ranks 179th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's agriculture employment is projected to reach 72.59% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Niger in 2025 was 72.99%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_agriculture-employment,
title = {Niger Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/agriculture-employment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}