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Trinidad and Tobago Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

4.49% −0.16% (-3.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #52 Global Peak 16.04% (1994) Source World Bank

Trinidad and Tobago Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's agriculture employment stood at 4.49% in 2025, a decline of +0.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.25% by 2026. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 52nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 3.93% - -
2027* trend 4.09% - -
2026* trend 4.25% - -
2025 4.49% −0.16% #52
2024 4.65% +0.03% #52
2023 4.62% +0.12% #51
2022 4.50% −0.87% #52
2021 5.37% −0.22% #54
2020 5.60% +1.27% #55
2019 4.32% −0.09% #49
2018 4.41% −0.11% #49
2017 4.52% −0.03% #48
2016 4.55% −0.24% #48
2015 4.79% −0.26% #48
2014 5.05% +0.11% #50
2013 4.94% −0.29% #50
2012 5.23% +0.02% #48
2011 5.21% −0.10% #48
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's agriculture employment?

Trinidad and Tobago's agriculture employment was 4.49% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's agriculture employment peaked at 16.04% in 1994.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest agriculture employment in Trinidad and Tobago was 4.32% in 2019.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in agriculture employment?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 52nd globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2026?

Trinidad and Tobago's agriculture employment is projected to reach 4.25% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 4.49%. This ranks 52nd in the world.

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