Romania Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Romania's agriculture employment was 10.95% in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Romania's agriculture employment stood at 10.95% in 2025, a decline of +0.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.95% by 2026. Romania ranked 79th globally.
Romania's agriculture employment has undergone a significant decline over the past three decades. Starting with an all-time high of 33.61% in 2000, the sector's share of employment began to dwindle, reaching an all-time low of 10.95% in 2025. This downward trend is reflected in Romania's current ranking of 79th globally. In comparison, countries like Greece, which has a similar ranking of 80th, have also experienced a decline in agriculture employment, but at a slower pace. The shift away from agricultural employment is likely linked to Romania's growing service sector and industrialization. A continued urbanization trend and increasing mechanization in agriculture are expected to drive this trend further, potentially leading to a reduction in the sector's share of employment to below 10%. A reversal of this trend would likely require significant changes in government policies and support for rural development.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 10.63% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 10.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 10.95% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.95% | −0.32% | #79 |
| 2024 | 11.26% | −0.65% | #79 |
| 2023 | 11.91% | +0.66% | #80 |
| 2022 | 11.25% | −0.50% | #81 |
| 2021 | 11.75% | −0.50% | #81 |
| 2020 | 12.26% | −0.53% | #81 |
| 2019 | 12.78% | −0.77% | #81 |
| 2018 | 13.55% | −0.35% | #84 |
| 2017 | 13.90% | −0.24% | #84 |
| 2016 | 14.14% | −1.88% | #84 |
| 2015 | 16.02% | −2.17% | #89 |
| 2014 | 18.19% | −0.73% | #95 |
| 2013 | 18.92% | −0.38% | #97 |
| 2012 | 19.30% | +0.37% | #97 |
| 2011 | 18.93% | −1.45% | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's agriculture employment was 10.95% in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's agriculture employment peaked at 33.61% in 2000.
The lowest agriculture employment in Romania was 10.95% in 2025.
Romania ranks 79th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's agriculture employment is projected to reach 10.95% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Romania in 2025 was 10.95%. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_agriculture-employment,
title = {Romania Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}