Uruguay Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
Uruguay's agriculture employment was 8.07% in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's agriculture employment stood at 8.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.24% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.86% by 2026. Uruguay ranked 69th globally.
Uruguay’s share of the labour force employed in agriculture fell steadily over the 35‑year series, dropping from 12.81 percent in 1991 to a trough of 8.07 percent in 2025, the lowest level recorded since the series began. The all‑time peak of 12.88 percent was reached in 2004, after which a gradual decline set in, reflecting structural shifts toward services and industry and the mechanisation of farm work. By 2025 Uruguay ranked 69th globally, with a rate only marginally above St. Lucia’s 7.47 percent and below Brazil’s 7.63 percent, underscoring the country’s relatively modest reliance on agricultural employment compared with many developing economies. The persistent downward trajectory suggests that unless policies stimulate labour‑intensive agro‑processing or promote niche farming sectors, Uruguay’s agricultural employment share will likely continue to contract in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 7.41% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 7.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 7.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.07% | −0.24% | #69 |
| 2024 | 8.31% | −0.26% | #70 |
| 2023 | 8.57% | −0.12% | #71 |
| 2022 | 8.69% | −0.31% | #69 |
| 2021 | 8.99% | −0.10% | #69 |
| 2020 | 9.10% | +0.16% | #69 |
| 2019 | 8.94% | −0.19% | #70 |
| 2018 | 9.13% | −0.42% | #69 |
| 2017 | 9.55% | +0.56% | #69 |
| 2016 | 8.99% | −0.65% | #69 |
| 2015 | 9.64% | −0.34% | #70 |
| 2014 | 9.98% | −0.17% | #69 |
| 2013 | 10.15% | +0.74% | #69 |
| 2012 | 9.41% | −1.27% | #65 |
| 2011 | 10.68% | −1.90% | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's agriculture employment was 8.07% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's agriculture employment peaked at 12.88% in 2004.
The lowest agriculture employment in Uruguay was 8.07% in 2025.
Uruguay ranks 69th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's agriculture employment is projected to reach 7.86% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of Uruguay in 2025 was 8.07%. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_agriculture-employment,
title = {Uruguay Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}