This page gives you a high-level overview of the Australian agricultural workforce.
1 As of February 2025 (Source: ABS 2025, Labour Force, Australia, Detailed)
2 As of August 2024 (Source: ABS 2024, Characteristics of Employment, Australia)
3 As of August 2021 (Source: ABS 2021, Age (AGEP) by Industry of Employment (INDP) [Census TableBuilder])
Trends over time
Dive into a data detailed factsheet that aims to help foster a deeper understanding of the agricultural landscape, recognising the pivotal role that the workforce plays in this sector, and its broader contributions to the economy. At a glance, you will be able to compare trends in agricultural employment across various indicators.
Key highlight (as of April 2025)
- Over the last decade, employment growth has been in Fruit and Tree Nut Growing, Mushroom and Vegetable Growing, Nursery and Floriculture Production, Poultry Farming and Other Crop Growing.
Download the factsheet
- Australian Agricultural Labour Factsheet – April 2025
- Australian Agricultural Labour Factsheet – January 2025
- Australian Agricultural Labour Factsheet – October 2024
- Australian Agricultural Labour Factsheet – July 2024
For more, read ABARES agricultural workforce research and visit agricultural workforce data sources.