Pakistan Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Pakistan's agriculture employment was 36.23% in 2025, ranked 140th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's agriculture employment stood at 36.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.31% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.10% by 2026. Pakistan ranked 140th globally.
Pakistan's agriculture employment has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with a notable decline in recent years. As of 2025, the country ranks 140 globally, with an agriculture employment rate of 36.23, a figure that represents the all-time trough. In contrast, 2008 saw the peak of 44.05, signaling a significant decrease in the sector's employment potential. This downward trend is comparable to that of Papua New Guinea, which also exhibits a relatively low agriculture employment rate of 36.86. Among its peer countries, Pakistan's rate is surpassed by Fiji's 35.64 and the Republic of Congo's 36.35, while Rwanda's 35.05 is slightly lower. The decline in agriculture employment in Pakistan may be attributed to the country's growing industrial and services sectors, which tend to offer more lucrative job opportunities. However, a rise in agricultural output and productivity, driven by technological advancements and favorable government policies, could potentially reverse this trend and increase the sector's employment prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 35.71% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 35.91% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 36.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.23% | −0.31% | #140 |
| 2024 | 36.54% | −0.23% | #140 |
| 2023 | 36.77% | +0.04% | #140 |
| 2022 | 36.73% | −0.37% | #139 |
| 2021 | 37.10% | −1.21% | #138 |
| 2020 | 38.31% | +0.00% | #141 |
| 2019 | 38.31% | +0.89% | #142 |
| 2018 | 37.42% | −2.46% | #138 |
| 2017 | 39.87% | −2.39% | #143 |
| 2016 | 42.27% | +1.26% | #146 |
| 2015 | 41.01% | −1.22% | #141 |
| 2014 | 42.23% | −0.00% | #144 |
| 2013 | 42.24% | −0.35% | #143 |
| 2012 | 42.59% | −0.23% | #141 |
| 2011 | 42.82% | +0.15% | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan 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
Pakistan's agriculture employment was 36.23% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's agriculture employment peaked at 44.05% in 2008.
The lowest agriculture employment in Pakistan was 36.23% in 2025.
Pakistan ranks 140th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's agriculture employment is projected to reach 36.10% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Pakistan in 2025 was 36.23%. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_agriculture-employment,
title = {Pakistan Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}