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United Arab Emirates Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

1.44% −0.04% (-2.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #17 Global Peak 6.25% (1991) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's agriculture employment stood at 1.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.38% by 2026. United Arab Emirates ranked 17th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 1.28% - -
2027* trend 1.33% - -
2026* trend 1.38% - -
2025 1.44% −0.04% #17
2024 1.48% −0.04% #17
2023 1.52% −0.05% #17
2022 1.56% −0.09% #16
2021 1.65% −0.41% #17
2020 2.06% −0.53% #25
2019 2.59% −0.05% #32
2018 2.63% −0.04% #31
2017 2.68% −0.04% #31
2016 2.72% −0.06% #29
2015 2.78% −0.09% #30
2014 2.87% −0.06% #31
2013 2.94% −0.06% #29
2012 3.00% −0.04% #29
2011 3.04% −0.02% #29
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 +25.6% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 14.5%
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

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 United Arab Emirates's agriculture employment?

United Arab Emirates's agriculture employment was 1.44% in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's agriculture employment peaked at 6.25% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest agriculture employment in United Arab Emirates was 1.44% in 2025.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in agriculture employment?

United Arab Emirates ranks 17th 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 United Arab Emirates in 2026?

United Arab Emirates's agriculture employment is projected to reach 1.38% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of United Arab Emirates in 2025?

The agriculture employment of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 1.44%. This ranks 17th in the world.

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