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Zimbabwe Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

54.31% −0.86% (-1.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #165 Global Peak 66.15% (2008) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's agriculture employment stood at 54.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.86% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.34% by 2026. Zimbabwe ranked 165th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 55.99% - -
2027* trend 55.67% - -
2026* trend 55.34% - -
2025 54.31% −0.86% #165
2024 55.17% −0.28% #166
2023 55.45% +2.13% #167
2022 53.32% −0.30% #165
2021 53.62% −4.98% #165
2020 58.61% −3.79% #171
2019 62.40% −0.04% #176
2018 62.43% −0.59% #174
2017 63.03% −0.69% #174
2016 63.72% −0.02% #174
2015 63.74% −0.25% #175
2014 63.99% +0.80% #174
2013 63.19% +1.23% #173
2012 61.96% −0.05% #171
2011 62.02% −0.18% #169
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's agriculture employment?

Zimbabwe's agriculture employment was 54.31% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's agriculture employment peaked at 66.15% in 2008.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Zimbabwe?

The lowest agriculture employment in Zimbabwe was 46.66% in 1998.

How does Zimbabwe rank in agriculture employment?

Zimbabwe ranks 165th 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 Zimbabwe in 2026?

Zimbabwe's agriculture employment is projected to reach 55.34% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 54.31%. This ranks 165th in the world.

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