Ukraine Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Ukraine's agriculture employment was 14.12% in 2021, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2021.
Overview
Ukraine's agriculture employment stood at 14.12% in 2021, a decline of +0.01% from 2020. Ukraine ranked 88th globally.
Ukraine’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture stood at 14.12 percent in 2021, ranking it 88th worldwide according to World Bank data. Over the 31‑year span from 1991 to 2021 the sector’s employment share declined from 15.43 percent to the 2019 trough of 13.91 percent, after reaching an all‑time high of 18.35 percent in 1999. The gradual contraction reflects structural shifts toward services and industry, as well as the impact of recurrent geopolitical disruptions that have limited rural investment. Compared with peer economies, Ukraine’s agricultural employment is slightly higher than Mexico’s 13.31 percent and lower than Iran’s 14.93 percent, underscoring a modest but persistent reliance on farm labour relative to similarly ranked countries. Continued reforms in land ownership, modernization of agribusiness and improved access to credit could stabilize or reverse the downward trajectory, potentially raising the share of agricultural employment in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14.12% | −0.01% | #88 |
| 2020 | 14.12% | +0.21% | #89 |
| 2019 | 13.91% | −1.00% | #88 |
| 2018 | 14.91% | −0.10% | #88 |
| 2017 | 15.00% | −0.19% | #86 |
| 2016 | 15.19% | +0.34% | #86 |
| 2015 | 14.85% | +0.47% | #85 |
| 2014 | 14.39% | +0.19% | #83 |
| 2013 | 14.20% | +0.10% | #84 |
| 2012 | 14.10% | −0.36% | #82 |
| 2011 | 14.46% | +0.01% | #83 |
| 2010 | 14.44% | +0.14% | #82 |
| 2009 | 14.30% | −0.35% | #81 |
| 2008 | 14.65% | −0.19% | #82 |
| 2007 | 14.84% | −0.44% | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's agriculture employment was 14.12% in 2021. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's agriculture employment peaked at 18.35% in 1999.
The lowest agriculture employment in Ukraine was 13.91% in 2019.
Ukraine ranks 88th globally in agriculture employment as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The agriculture employment of Ukraine in 2021 was 14.12%. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_agriculture-employment,
title = {Ukraine Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}