Netherlands vs New Caledonia: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Netherlands
1.9%
in 2023
New Caledonia
1.8%
in 2023
Netherlands rank
163rd
New Caledonia rank
165th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 1.9% against 1.8% in New Caledonia, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was New Caledonia ahead.
Netherlands ranks 163rd and New Caledonia ranks 165th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 2 and New Caledonia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | New Caledonia |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 1.8% | 0.2% | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Netherlands or New Caledonia?
- Netherlands, at 1.9% against 1.8% in New Caledonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Netherlands and New Caledonia?
- 0.1%, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and New Caledonia?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Netherlands and New Caledonia rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Netherlands ranks 163rd and New Caledonia ranks 165th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Employment in agriculture vs. urban population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of people employed in agriculture includes working-age people with a job in farming, forestry, fishing, and related activities, including those temporarily absent.