agriculture review

Countries With Highest Percentage Of Female Farmers

by aditya abhishek

Introduction

The participation of women in agriculture is a vital aspect of global food security & rural development. Around 43% of the total agriculture workforce comprise females. 

Major Countries

It is quite surprising to see that women's contribution is higher in developing & poor countries rather than in developed countries. 

Pakistan

Pakistan, a country which is on the brink of economic crisis has the largest percentage of women participation in agriculture. 74% of employed women are in agriculture. 

Tanzania

Tanzania, a country in East Africa  has the second largest percentage of women participation in agriculture. 70% of employed women in Tanzania are in agriculture. 

Gambia

Gambia, a multiparty republic in WestAfrica has the third largest percentage of women participation in agriculture. 38% of employed women in Gambia are in agriculture. 

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, a country located in the Indian Ocean has the fourth largest percentage of women participation in agriculture. 34% of employed women in Sri Lanka are in agriculture. 

Turkey

Turkey, a country located partly in Asia & partly in Europe has the fifth largest percentage of women participation in agriculture. 32% of employed women in Turkey are in agriculture. 

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