West Bank and Gaza Agriculture Employment
Employment in agriculture SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's agriculture employment was 6.34% in 2022, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from 2021. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2022.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's agriculture employment stood at 6.34% in 2022, a decline of +0.46% from 2021. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.67% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 63rd globally.
Agricultural employment in the West Bank and Gaza has fallen sharply over the past three decades, declining from 14.49 percent of the labour force in 1991 to just 6.34 percent in 2022, a level that ranks 63rd globally. The sector reached its all‑time high of 16.73 percent in 2006 before slipping to a trough of 6.15 percent in 2019, illustrating a sustained structural shift away from farming. This downward trajectory mirrors patterns observed in several peer economies; for example, Chile’s share of agricultural employment stood at 6.33 percent in the same year, while Bulgaria recorded 6.55 percent. The contraction reflects urbanisation, limited access to modern inputs, and persistent restrictions on land use, which together have eroded the attractiveness of agriculture as an employer. Unless policies that improve water efficiency, land tenure security and market access are implemented, the share of workers in agriculture is likely to continue its gradual decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 6.67% | - | - |
| 2022 | 6.34% | −0.46% | #63 |
| 2021 | 6.80% | +0.35% | #64 |
| 2020 | 6.45% | +0.30% | #60 |
| 2019 | 6.15% | −0.28% | #59 |
| 2018 | 6.44% | −0.38% | #59 |
| 2017 | 6.82% | −0.65% | #59 |
| 2016 | 7.47% | −1.30% | #59 |
| 2015 | 8.76% | −1.76% | #64 |
| 2014 | 10.52% | −0.16% | #73 |
| 2013 | 10.68% | −0.91% | #72 |
| 2012 | 11.59% | −0.71% | #73 |
| 2011 | 12.30% | +0.40% | #75 |
| 2010 | 11.90% | +0.04% | #71 |
| 2009 | 11.86% | −1.50% | #70 |
| 2008 | 13.36% | −2.67% | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's agriculture employment was 6.34% in 2022. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's agriculture employment peaked at 16.73% in 2006.
The lowest agriculture employment in West Bank and Gaza was 6.15% in 2019.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 63rd globally in agriculture employment as of 2022.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's agriculture employment is projected to reach 6.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture employment of West Bank and Gaza in 2022 was 6.34%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {West Bank and Gaza Agriculture Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/agriculture-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}