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United Kingdom Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

0.85% −0.02% (-2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #7 Global Peak 2.42% (1991) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's agriculture employment stood at 0.85% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.86% by 2026. United Kingdom ranked 7th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 0.86% - -
2027* trend 0.86% - -
2026* trend 0.86% - -
2025 0.85% −0.02% #7
2024 0.87% −0.00% #7
2023 0.88% +0.12% #6
2022 0.76% −0.14% #4
2021 0.90% −0.08% #6
2020 0.98% −0.10% #8
2019 1.09% +0.02% #10
2018 1.07% −0.09% #10
2017 1.16% +0.02% #8
2016 1.14% −0.01% #6
2015 1.14% −0.10% #7
2014 1.24% +0.18% #7
2013 1.06% −0.13% #4
2012 1.19% −0.03% #8
2011 1.22% +0.00% #7
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 +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
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 Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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 Kingdom's agriculture employment?

United Kingdom's agriculture employment was 0.85% in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's agriculture employment peaked at 2.42% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in United Kingdom?

The lowest agriculture employment in United Kingdom was 0.76% in 2022.

How does United Kingdom rank in agriculture employment?

United Kingdom ranks 7th 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 Kingdom in 2026?

United Kingdom's agriculture employment is projected to reach 0.86% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of United Kingdom in 2025?

The agriculture employment of United Kingdom in 2025 was 0.85%. This ranks 7th in the world.

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