At the beginning of the 19th century, more than 90% of the population of the Rhineland was engaged in agriculture (including lumbering), but by 1933, only 12% were still working in agriculture.
19. sajandi alguses oli rohkem kui 90% Reinimaa rahvastikust hõivatud põllumajanduses (sealhulgas metsalangetamine), kuid aastal 1933 töötas põllumajanduses veel vaid 12%.