Timor-Leste Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Overview
Timor-Leste's agriculture employment stood at 46.02% in 2025, a decline of +0.33% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 49.70% by 2026. Timor-Leste ranked 157th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 52.59% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 51.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 49.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 46.02% | −0.33% | #157 |
| 2024 | 46.35% | −2.04% | #156 |
| 2023 | 48.39% | +0.12% | #158 |
| 2022 | 48.27% | +10.43% | #160 |
| 2021 | 37.84% | −1.52% | #143 |
| 2020 | 39.36% | −0.44% | #144 |
| 2019 | 39.80% | −3.27% | #144 |
| 2018 | 43.07% | −0.69% | #152 |
| 2017 | 43.76% | −0.36% | #152 |
| 2016 | 44.11% | −1.26% | #152 |
| 2015 | 45.38% | −1.32% | #152 |
| 2014 | 46.69% | −1.28% | #153 |
| 2013 | 47.97% | −0.83% | #153 |
| 2012 | 48.80% | −0.74% | #154 |
| 2011 | 49.54% | −1.23% | #153 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste 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
Timor-Leste's agriculture employment was 46.02% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's agriculture employment peaked at 59.74% in 1991.
The lowest agriculture employment in Timor-Leste was 37.84% in 2021.
Timor-Leste ranks 157th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's agriculture employment is projected to reach 49.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 46.02%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_agriculture-employment,
title = {Timor-Leste Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/agriculture-employment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}