The National Statistics Committee has released a statistical overview for the Day of Agricultural Workers and the Agro-Industrial Complex Processing Industry, which is celebrated on November 15, 2026, according to BelTA.

At the end of 2025, 229,000 people (6.4% of the total workforce) were employed in the country's agricultural sector, while 156,600 (4.4%) worked in the food industry. The agricultural sector employs 62.5% men and 37.5% women, while the food industry employs 51.3% men and 48.7% women. In terms of education, 34.7% of agricultural workers and 52.9% of food industry workers hold higher or specialized secondary education, while 34.6% and 31.5% respectively have vocational or technical training.

The average age of employees in these sectors is 44.8 years in agriculture and 41.9 years in the food industry. In January-September 2026, the average monthly wage in agriculture exceeded 2,500 rubles (a 17.2% increase compared to the same period last year), while in the food industry it reached 3,000 rubles (a 12.9% increase).

In 2025, agricultural production contributed 6.3% to the country's GDP. Livestock products accounted for 54.4% of total production, while crop products made up 45.6%.

Per capita production figures are as follows:

• 1,007 kg of grain
• 335 kg of potatoes
• 298 kg of vegetables
• 41 kg of fruits and berries
• 1,012 kg of milk
• 146 kg of meat
• 429 eggs

The food industry accounts for 27.8% of total industrial production. """