Animal production and aquaculture
NAICS Code: 112000
BLS projects Animal production and aquaculture to contract -3.3% through 2034 - 5.7 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 19% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Animal production and aquaculture sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Animal production and aquaculture sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-3.3% Top 81% higher than 19% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 32.3% mean employer AI exposure across 2 tracked public companies .
Both the BLS outlook and our public-company overlay are thin or negative here - prioritize transferable occupation data over employer branding.
NAICS 112000 · 442,400 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Animal production and aquaculture.
Public companies in this NAICS sector
NAICS sector 11 bucket (includes sibling industries). 2 companies scored · mean AI exposure 32.3%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Cal-Maine Foods Inc | A |
| Corteva, Inc. | A |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Animal production and aquaculture shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Animal production and aquaculture (NAICS 112000) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary services | 467,000 | +7.9% |
| Automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance | 444,000 | +1.4% |
| Animal production and aquaculture | 442,400 | -3.3% |
| Other personal services | 424,300 | +10.1% |
| Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing | 422,300 | +1.6% |
| Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) | 421,200 | +4.4% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Animal production and aquaculture?
As of 2024, the Animal production and aquaculture industry employs approximately 442,400 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Animal production and aquaculture growing or declining?
The Animal production and aquaculture industry is projected to decline by 3.3% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -14,800 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Animal production and aquaculture?
2 tracked public companies in NAICS sector 11 (sibling industries included). Sample names include Cal-Maine Foods Inc, Corteva, Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Animal production and aquaculture industry?
Among 2 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 32.3% (most common grade A). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Animal production and aquaculture. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts