Sudan Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Sudan's agriculture employment was 39.77% in 2022, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2021. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2022.
Overview
Sudan's agriculture employment stood at 39.77% in 2022, a decline of +0.38% from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.13% by 2025. Sudan ranked 145th globally.
Sudan's agricultural employment rate has fluctuated significantly over the past three decades. At 39.77% in 2022, the country ranks #145 globally. Notably, this is a decline from the all-time peak of 52.05% in 1991, indicating a substantial shift in the sector's contribution to the economy. Conversely, the all-time trough of 37.83% in 2018 marks a period of relative stability in the sector's employment rate. Comparatively, countries like Togo, with a 2022 rate of 39.67%, and Benin, at 42.67%, have relatively similar agricultural employment rates, while Papua New Guinea and India have significantly higher rates at 38.66% and 42.86%, respectively. The downward trend in Sudan's agricultural employment rate may be attributed to various factors, including structural changes in the economy and shifts in global commodity prices. A reversal in this trend could be driven by investments in agricultural modernization, climate-resilient farming practices, and policies promoting rural employment opportunities.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 42.13% | - | - |
| 2022 | 39.77% | −0.38% | #145 |
| 2021 | 40.16% | +0.47% | #146 |
| 2020 | 39.68% | +1.77% | #145 |
| 2019 | 37.91% | +0.08% | #140 |
| 2018 | 37.83% | −0.54% | #140 |
| 2017 | 38.38% | −0.51% | #140 |
| 2016 | 38.89% | −1.39% | #139 |
| 2015 | 40.28% | −0.42% | #140 |
| 2014 | 40.70% | −0.45% | #140 |
| 2013 | 41.15% | −0.71% | #139 |
| 2012 | 41.86% | +0.30% | #139 |
| 2011 | 41.56% | −0.85% | #139 |
| 2010 | 42.41% | −0.26% | #139 |
| 2009 | 42.67% | −0.74% | #139 |
| 2008 | 43.41% | −0.91% | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's agriculture employment was 39.77% in 2022. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's agriculture employment peaked at 52.05% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Sudan was 37.83% in 2018.
Sudan ranks 145th globally in agriculture employment as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's agriculture employment is projected to reach 42.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Sudan in 2022 was 39.77%. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_agriculture-employment,
title = {Sudan Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}