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Paraguay Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

15.97% −0.25% (-1.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #95 Global Peak 33.83% (2002) Source World Bank

Paraguay Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's agriculture employment stood at 15.97% in 2025, a decline of +0.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.69% by 2026. Paraguay ranked 95th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 12.95% - -
2027* trend 13.82% - -
2026* trend 14.69% - -
2025 15.97% −0.25% #95
2024 16.22% −0.96% #95
2023 17.17% −0.24% #99
2022 17.41% −2.30% #100
2021 19.71% −1.56% #105
2020 21.27% +2.55% #105
2019 18.72% −1.35% #102
2018 20.08% −0.48% #103
2017 20.55% −0.77% #103
2016 21.32% +1.62% #105
2015 19.70% −2.38% #101
2014 22.08% −0.74% #103
2013 22.82% −3.32% #101
2012 26.14% +0.62% #104
2011 25.52% −0.10% #103
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paraguay's agriculture employment?

Paraguay's agriculture employment was 15.97% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Paraguay?

Paraguay's agriculture employment peaked at 33.83% in 2002.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Paraguay?

The lowest agriculture employment in Paraguay was 15.97% in 2025.

How does Paraguay rank in agriculture employment?

Paraguay ranks 95th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of Paraguay in 2026?

Paraguay's agriculture employment is projected to reach 14.69% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Paraguay in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Paraguay in 2025 was 15.97%. This ranks 95th in the world.

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