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Puerto Rico (US) Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

1.14% −0.03% (-2.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #13 Global Peak 3.95% (1991) Source World Bank

Puerto Rico (US) Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Puerto Rico (US)'s agriculture employment stood at 1.14% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.09% by 2026. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 13th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 1.02% - -
2027* trend 1.05% - -
2026* trend 1.09% - -
2025 1.14% −0.03% #13
2024 1.17% −0.03% #13
2023 1.20% −0.04% #11
2022 1.24% −0.05% #11
2021 1.30% −0.02% #12
2020 1.32% +0.02% #13
2019 1.29% −0.02% #13
2018 1.31% −0.01% #15
2017 1.33% −0.01% #15
2016 1.34% −0.02% #11
2015 1.36% −0.04% #10
2014 1.40% −0.04% #10
2013 1.44% −0.04% #10
2012 1.48% −0.05% #11
2011 1.53% −0.05% #12
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.5% GDP growth 1.1% Unemployment 19.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerto Rico (US)'s agriculture employment?

Puerto Rico (US)'s agriculture employment was 1.14% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Puerto Rico (US)?

Puerto Rico (US)'s agriculture employment peaked at 3.95% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Puerto Rico (US)?

The lowest agriculture employment in Puerto Rico (US) was 1.14% in 2025.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank in agriculture employment?

Puerto Rico (US) ranks 13th 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 Puerto Rico (US) in 2026?

Puerto Rico (US)'s agriculture employment is projected to reach 1.09% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 1.14%. This ranks 13th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_agriculture-employment, title = {Puerto Rico (US) Agriculture Employment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/agriculture-employment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }