Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Germany
Germany: Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager was 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
434,070 Annual working unit (AWU)
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
3rd
of 26 countries
All-time high
586,420 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2010
All-time low
434,070 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2023
Years of data
5
2010–2023
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Germany, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Annual working unit (AWU).
Analysis
In 2023, main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Germany stood at 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU). That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Germany peaked at 586,420 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2010 and was at its lowest, 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU), in 2023.
That places Germany 3rd out of 26 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Germany, year by year
| Year | Annual working unit (AWU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 586,420 Annual working unit (AWU) | — |
| 2013 | 534,020 Annual working unit (AWU) | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 502,100 Annual working unit (AWU) | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 462,660 Annual working unit (AWU) | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU) | -6.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 75,170 Annual working unit (AWU), 5.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Germany's 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU) is above the median for high income countries, which is 55,160 Annual working unit (AWU), 7.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 540,847 Annual working unit (AWU) | 502,100 Annual working unit (AWU) | 586,420 Annual working unit (AWU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 448,365 Annual working unit (AWU) | 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU) | 462,660 Annual working unit (AWU) | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More work & labour data for Germany
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0388 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,826 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,413 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,391 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 35,508 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 70,900 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Germany?
- Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in Germany was 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 586,420 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2010.
- What is the lowest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 434,070 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 26 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager, farm type of the agricultural holding and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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