Spain Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Spain's agriculture employment was 3.37% in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Spain's agriculture employment stood at 3.37% in 2025, a decline of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.10% by 2026. Spain ranked 44th globally.
Spain's agricultural employment has exhibited a significant decline over the past three and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 3.37% of the total workforce, ranking 44th globally. This downward trend is evident when comparing the all-time high of 10.62% in 1991 to the current rate. In contrast, Italy, a peer country, also experienced a decline in agricultural employment, with a current rate of 3.35%. The decrease in Spain's agricultural workforce can be attributed to the country's shift towards more service-oriented and industrialized economy. This transformation has led to a reduction in the number of people engaged in agricultural activities, which has been a consistent trend since the early 1990s. The trend is expected to continue unless there are significant changes in government policies or economic conditions that promote the growth of the agricultural sector, potentially driven by increasing global demand for renewable energy sources and sustainable practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 2.72% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 2.91% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.37% | −0.10% | #44 |
| 2024 | 3.47% | −0.02% | #44 |
| 2023 | 3.50% | −0.52% | #42 |
| 2022 | 4.01% | −0.06% | #47 |
| 2021 | 4.08% | +0.17% | #47 |
| 2020 | 3.91% | −0.21% | #45 |
| 2019 | 4.11% | +0.04% | #47 |
| 2018 | 4.07% | −0.24% | #47 |
| 2017 | 4.31% | +0.13% | #47 |
| 2016 | 4.18% | +0.19% | #45 |
| 2015 | 3.99% | −0.28% | #40 |
| 2014 | 4.27% | −0.07% | #41 |
| 2013 | 4.33% | +0.09% | #42 |
| 2012 | 4.25% | +0.40% | #41 |
| 2011 | 3.84% | −0.26% | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's agriculture employment was 3.37% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Spain's agriculture employment peaked at 10.62% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Spain was 3.37% in 2025.
Spain ranks 44th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's agriculture employment is projected to reach 3.10% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Spain in 2025 was 3.37%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_agriculture-employment,
title = {Spain Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}