Over *** million were employed in India's agriculture sector in 2023. This includes employment in crop and animal production, hunting, and related service activities, but excludes forestry, logging, fishing, and aquaculture. The industry has seen an overall increase in the number of employees since 2018, when about 142 million people were employed in agriculture.
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FAO. (June 24, 2025). Number of people employed across the agriculture sector in India from2018 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1284035/india-employment-in-agriculture-sector/
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Number of people employed across the agriculture sector in India from2018 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph], FAO, June 24, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1284035/india-employment-in-agriculture-sector/
