Tajikistan Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Tajikistan's agriculture employment was 43.27% in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's agriculture employment stood at 43.27% in 2025, a decline of +0.85% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.39% by 2026. Tajikistan ranked 150th globally.
Tajikistan’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture fell from 51.47 percent in 1991 to a record low of 43.27 percent in 2025, placing the country 150th globally and marking the all‑time trough after a 35‑year span. The sector’s highest share was recorded in 1999 at 59.51 percent, reflecting the post‑Soviet agrarian structure that dominated the economy during the 1990s. The gradual decline mirrors a broader structural shift toward services and industry, yet agriculture remains a substantial employer compared with peers such as Bangladesh (44.26 percent) and Solomon Islands (42.47 percent) in 2025. Demographic pressures, modest productivity gains, and limited diversification have constrained a faster reallocation of labour. Continued investment in modern farming techniques, irrigation, and value‑added processing could slow the downward trajectory, while sustained rural out‑migration would likely deepen the decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 40.62% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 41.50% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | 43.27% | −0.85% | #150 |
| 2024 | 44.12% | −0.94% | #150 |
| 2023 | 45.06% | −0.87% | #151 |
| 2022 | 45.93% | −0.85% | #155 |
| 2021 | 46.78% | +0.09% | #156 |
| 2020 | 46.69% | +1.67% | #158 |
| 2019 | 45.02% | −0.73% | #156 |
| 2018 | 45.76% | −0.86% | #157 |
| 2017 | 46.61% | −0.88% | #157 |
| 2016 | 47.50% | −0.94% | #156 |
| 2015 | 48.44% | −0.77% | #156 |
| 2014 | 49.20% | −0.77% | #157 |
| 2013 | 49.97% | −0.94% | #156 |
| 2012 | 50.91% | −0.83% | #156 |
| 2011 | 51.74% | −0.70% | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan's agriculture employment was 43.27% in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Tajikistan's agriculture employment peaked at 59.51% in 1999.
The lowest agriculture employment in Tajikistan was 43.27% in 2025.
Tajikistan ranks 150th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's agriculture employment is projected to reach 42.39% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Tajikistan in 2025 was 43.27%. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_agriculture-employment,
title = {Tajikistan Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}