Singapore Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Singapore's agriculture employment was 0.10% in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Singapore's agriculture employment stood at 0.10% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.09% by 2026. Singapore ranked 1st globally.
Singapore's agriculture employment has consistently declined over the past three and a half decades. At its peak in 1992, the sector accounted for 0.32% of the country's total employment, a figure that has steadily diminished. By 2023, the all-time trough was reached at 0.08%, marking a 75% decrease from the peak. The latest available data from 2025 shows a slight increase to 0.10%, still ranking Singapore as the global leader in this indicator. For comparison, Hong Kong SAR, China had 0.18% of its workforce in agriculture in 2025, a figure that is roughly twice that of Singapore. Given the country's economic structure and development, it is unlikely that agriculture will regain its past prominence in Singapore's employment landscape. However, a shift in government policies or a significant increase in agricultural productivity driven by technological advancements could alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 0.09% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 0.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.10% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2024 | 0.10% | +0.02% | #1 |
| 2023 | 0.08% | −0.01% | #1 |
| 2022 | 0.09% | −0.02% | #1 |
| 2021 | 0.11% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2020 | 0.11% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2019 | 0.11% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2018 | 0.12% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2017 | 0.12% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2016 | 0.12% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2015 | 0.12% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2014 | 0.12% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2013 | 0.13% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2012 | 0.13% | −0.00% | #1 |
| 2011 | 0.13% | −0.00% | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's agriculture employment was 0.10% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Singapore's agriculture employment peaked at 0.32% in 1992.
The lowest agriculture employment in Singapore was 0.08% in 2023.
Singapore ranks 1st globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's agriculture employment is projected to reach 0.09% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Singapore in 2025 was 0.10%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_agriculture-employment,
title = {Singapore Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}