Agriculture Value Added as a Share of GDP by Country 1983

Explore the agriculture value added as a share of GDP by country, measuring the economic impact of farming sectors. This statistic highlights the importance of agriculture in national economies and informs investment decisions.

188 data points•Updated 12/17/2025•World•Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)•

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Rank
1	China	100,000,000,000 $
2	Brazil	20,022,571,668 $
3	Canada	11,214,456,661 $
4	Australia	9,888,142,911 $
5	Argentina	7,068,370,368 $
6	Colombia	6,912,171,759 $
7	Bangladesh	5,188,619,207 $
8	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	3,867,302,992 $
9	Algeria	3,503,697,628 $
10	Cuba	2,515,007,245 $
11	Austria	2,460,832,737 $
12	Denmark	2,444,726,121 $
13	Belgium	2,302,347,309 $
14	Bulgaria	2,206,705,469 $
15	Côte d'Ivoire	1,904,782,745 $
16	Afghanistan	1,711,812,673 $
17	Cameroon	1,334,905,511 $
18	Angola	1,002,740,825 $
19	Chile	943,871,064.5 $
20	Albania	912,584,018.7 $
21	Bolivia	654,832,084.2 $
22	Costa Rica	608,944,244.1 $
23	Burundi	578,020,047 $
24	Cambodia	428,010,284.3 $
25	Burkina Faso	412,667,649.2 $
26	Chad	358,882,406.1 $
27	Central African Republic	294,184,013.8 $
28	Congo	197,308,543.8 $
29	Cyprus	183,437,912.4 $
30	Botswana	88,422,032.85 $
31	Bhutan	68,338,926.42 $
32	Antigua and Barbuda	4,785,712.593 $
33	Armenia	NaN $
34	Azerbaijan	NaN $
35	Benin	367,159,161.2 $
36	Barbados	59,212,225.5 $
37	Comoros	57,457,912.7 $
38	Bahamas	56,150,230.06 $
39	Bahrain	40,687,832.56 $
40	Belarus	NaN $
41	Belize	35,921,723 $
42	Bosnia and Herzegovina	NaN $
43	Cabo Verde	22,469,458.35 $
44	Brunei Darussalam	15,892,419.5 $
45	Cook Islands	1,385,775.625 $
46	Croatia	NaN $
47	Czech Republic	NaN $
48	India	70,312,398,069 $
49	Japan	38,040,578,870 $
50	Italy	22,640,317,424 $
51	France	20,130,679,871 $
52	Indonesia	18,869,330,757 $
53	Iran	17,458,599,226 $
54	Germany	13,540,415,952 $
55	Greece	4,841,357,644 $
56	Finland	3,856,660,880 $
57	Egypt	3,718,174,650 $
58	Hungary	3,624,509,367 $
59	Ghana	3,286,369,365 $
60	Ecuador	2,897,525,000 $
61	Ireland	1,967,673,000 $
62	Iraq	1,849,952,711 $
63	Kenya	1,813,927,627 $
64	Dominican Republic	1,387,370,161 $
65	Guatemala	1,211,469,975 $
66	Israel	983,880,425.9 $
67	El Salvador	731,866,143 $
68	Honduras	715,315,413.5 $
69	Haiti	666,915,071.9 $
70	Guinea	486,116,197.6 $
71	Jordan	315,910,043.4 $
72	Jamaica	262,114,074.8 $
73	Laos	216,852,621.2 $
74	Gambia	216,210,573.6 $
75	Iceland	213,474,224.1 $
76	Gabon	199,484,594.1 $
77	Fiji	193,976,678.5 $
78	Eswatini	178,265,441.2 $
79	Guinea-Bissau	178,208,586.6 $
80	Lebanon	138,997,116.8 $
81	Guyana	101,016,139 $
82	Kuwait	61,754,514.58 $
83	Dominica	18,511,111.11 $
84	Grenada	17,149,811.11 $
85	Djibouti	13,495,728.5 $
86	Equatorial Guinea	9,878,075.478 $
87	Eritrea	NaN $
88	Estonia	NaN $
89	Ethiopia	NaN $
90	Georgia	NaN $
91	Kazakhstan	NaN $
92	Kiribati	4,317,277.698 $
93	Kyrgyzstan	NaN $
94	Latvia	NaN $
95	Nigeria	32,851,314,115 $
96	Mexico	12,403,259,664 $
97	Pakistan	10,934,216,439 $
98	Poland	10,543,947,788 $
99	Philippines	7,372,095,315 $
100	Romania	6,594,166,546 $
101	Netherlands	5,833,850,615 $
102	Malaysia	5,684,097,908 $
103	North Korea	3,633,881,740 $
104	Portugal	3,470,771,636 $
105	Myanmar	2,978,620,326 $
106	Morocco	2,309,420,919 $
107	Mozambique	2,131,442,613 $
108	New Zealand	1,837,285,540 $
109	Norway	1,823,921,495 $
110	Peru	1,707,565,798 $
111	Madagascar	1,507,837,336 $
112	Nepal	1,351,560,405 $
113	Paraguay	1,055,263,186 $
114	Malawi	958,717,943.4 $
115	Niger	943,356,959 $
116	Libya	940,667,596.2 $
117	Papua New Guinea	835,467,113.5 $
118	Rwanda	678,958,404.9 $
119	Mauritania	642,531,310.3 $
120	Mali	598,911,163.3 $
121	Nicaragua	494,461,925 $
122	Liberia	341,199,618 $
123	Oman	241,099,989.1 $
124	Namibia	185,140,107.8 $
125	Luxembourg	87,569,795.75 $
126	Lesotho	56,059,460.56 $
127	Lithuania	NaN $
128	Panama	420,613,692.4 $
129	Mauritius	130,135,901.2 $
130	Mongolia	100,106,719 $
131	Qatar	53,571,428.59 $
132	Malta	45,885,830.69 $
133	Maldives	15,869,446.95 $
134	Montenegro	NaN $
135	Saint Lucia	22,622,008.89 $
136	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	13,140,788.52 $
137	Nauru	2,576,197.621 $
138	North Macedonia	NaN $
139	Republic of Moldova	NaN $
140	Russia	NaN $
141	United States	52,976,193,846 $
142	Turkey	12,678,865,342 $
143	South Korea	11,080,010,914 $
144	Spain	9,351,770,677 $
145	Thailand	8,324,314,099 $
146	United Kingdom	7,177,796,567 $
147	Sweden	5,203,599,619 $
148	Venezuela	4,418,604,651 $
149	Syrian Arab Republic	4,006,923,077 $
150	South Africa	3,548,516,793 $
151	Saudi Arabia	2,726,047,929 $
152	Tanzania	2,723,021,340 $
153	Switzerland	2,590,303,975 $
154	Uganda	2,073,063,639 $
155	Vietnam	1,406,698,223 $
156	Sri Lanka	987,144,829.1 $
157	Tunisia	926,106,935.9 $
158	Zimbabwe	678,271,842 $
159	Uruguay	656,753,620.5 $
160	Senegal	645,108,029.6 $
161	Sierra Leone	509,267,299 $
162	Zambia	500,965,845.9 $
163	Trinidad and Tobago	455,531,279.8 $
164	Somalia	408,114,817.8 $
165	United Arab Emirates	282,560,002.5 $
166	Togo	235,994,935.3 $
167	Singapore	212,252,431.4 $
168	State of Palestine	136,394,809 $
169	Suriname	86,933,893.56 $
170	Solomon Islands	55,881,804.46 $
171	Tonga	28,671,471.86 $
172	Samoa	25,363,511.69 $
173	Sao Tome and Principe	19,720,871.29 $
174	Serbia	NaN $
175	Seychelles	12,727,173.4 $
176	Slovakia	NaN $
177	Slovenia	NaN $
178	South Sudan	NaN $
179	Sudan	NaN $
180	Tajikistan	NaN $
181	Timor-Leste	NaN $
182	Turkmenistan	NaN $
183	Tuvalu	595,973.028 $
184	Ukraine	NaN $
185	Uzbekistan	NaN $
186	Vanuatu	34,681,520.46 $
187	Saint Kitts and Nevis	5,481,481.481 $
188	Yemen	NaN $

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

Agriculture has long been a cornerstone of economies worldwide, reflecting the bedrock of human development and sustenance. The metric of "Agriculture Value Added as a Share of GDP by Country" in 1983 provides a compelling overview of how pivotal farming sectors were to national economic landscapes. This year-end snapshot highlights the economic footprints of agriculture across various nations, offering insights into national dependencies on agriculture and informing future investment decisions.

The Economic Significance of Agriculture in 1983

In 1983, agriculture's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) varied significantly among the 159 countries surveyed, with values ranging from $595,973.03 in Tuvalu to a staggering $100 billion in China. This vast range underscores the divergent roles agriculture played in different economies. Countries such as China and India, with their large rural populations and expansive arable land, saw agriculture as a vital component of their economic frameworks. China's agricultural sector alone added $100 billion to its GDP, reinforcing its status as a global agricultural powerhouse.

Regional Comparisons: Diverse Agricultural Footprints

The distribution of agricultural value added across regions presents intriguing contrasts. In Asia, countries like India and China topped the charts, with India's agricultural sector contributing over $70 billion to its GDP. This reflects the region's heavy reliance on agriculture for economic stability and employment. Conversely, in Oceania, smaller nations such as Tuvalu and Nauru had minimal agricultural contributions, attributable to limited land availability and greater economic diversification.

Trends and Dynamics: Year-Over-Year Changes

Examining the year-over-year changes in agricultural value added reveals significant fluctuations. India experienced a notable increase of $7.8 billion, a 12.5% rise, driven by policy reforms and technological advancements in farming practices. Similarly, China's agricultural sector grew by $6.1 billion, marking a 6.5% increase, reflecting its strategic investments in agricultural infrastructure and innovation. On the opposite spectrum, the United States witnessed a dramatic decrease of $12.2 billion (-18.7%), possibly due to shifts towards industrialization and service-oriented economic activities.

Economic Implications and Investment Insights

The varying degrees of agriculture's value added to GDP have profound economic implications. In countries where agriculture remains a significant GDP contributor, such as Nigeria and Indonesia, there exists a continued need for agricultural investment to enhance productivity and sustainability. For nations with declining agricultural contributions, like the United States and France, the pivot towards technology and services may offer more lucrative economic opportunities. Recognizing these patterns aids policymakers and investors in shaping strategies that align with national economic strengths and developmental goals.

A Global Perspective on Agricultural Economics

The global agricultural landscape in 1983 was one of transformation and adaptation. While some countries increased their agricultural outputs, others shifted focus towards industrial and service sectors, reshaping their economic identities. This dynamic environment highlights the importance of understanding agricultural trends within the broader context of global economic development and policy shifts. As the world moves forward, these insights into the agricultural value added as a share of GDP can guide future economic planning and cross-national collaborations aimed at sustainable agricultural growth.

Insights by country

Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde ranked 144th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP in the year 1983. The agriculture sector contributed $22,469,458.35 to the nation's gross domestic product, reflecting the challenges faced by this island nation's agricultural viability.

This relatively low contribution to GDP is indicative of Cabo Verde's geographical limitations, such as its arid climate and limited arable land, which hinder agricultural productivity. Additionally, the country's reliance on external food imports exacerbates its agricultural challenges, making sustainability a critical concern.

As a small island developing state, Cabo Verde's economy has since diversified, but in the early 1980s, the agriculture sector was a crucial component of livelihoods and rural development. Understanding these historical economic dynamics is essential for analyzing the country's ongoing development and resilience strategies.

Lesotho

In 1983, Lesotho ranked 134 out of 188 countries in terms of Agriculture Value Added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of $56,059,460.56. This statistic indicates a significant reliance on agriculture within the national economy, reflecting the historical importance of subsistence farming and livestock rearing in Lesotho's rural communities.

Several factors contribute to this statistic, including the country's mountainous terrain and limited arable land, which restrict agricultural productivity. Additionally, economic challenges such as high unemployment rates and dependence on remittances from Basotho working abroad further influence the agricultural sector's contribution to GDP.

Despite these challenges, Lesotho's agricultural sector remains a critical source of livelihood for a large portion of the population, with crops such as maize and sorghum being staple foods. The reliance on agriculture underscores the need for sustainable practices and innovations to enhance productivity and food security in the country.

El Salvador

In 1983, El Salvador ranked 80th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP. The country's agriculture sector contributed approximately $731,866,143 to its overall economic output during this period, reflecting the importance of agriculture in the national economy.

This statistic underscores the significant role that agriculture played in El Salvador's economy in the early 1980s, a period marked by civil conflict and economic challenges. The reliance on agriculture can be attributed to factors such as a predominantly rural population, traditional farming practices, and the cultivation of crops like coffee, sugar, and corn, which were vital for both domestic consumption and export.

Moreover, external factors such as global commodity prices and the impact of the civil war on rural development and land ownership patterns also influenced agricultural productivity and economic stability during this time. The agriculture sector has historically been a key driver of employment and income for many Salvadorans, illustrating the sector's enduring importance to the country's economic landscape.

Canada

In 1983, Canada ranked 14th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, contributing approximately $11,214,456,661 to its economy. This statistic reflects the significant role that agriculture played in Canada's economic landscape during this period, as it represented a vital sector with implications for employment, trade, and rural development.

The relatively high share of agriculture in Canada's GDP can be attributed to the country's vast arable land, favorable climate in certain regions, and a strong emphasis on agricultural exports, particularly in grains and livestock. In 1983, Canada was one of the world's leading exporters of wheat and canola, which further underscored the importance of agriculture to its economic stability and growth.

Additionally, the agricultural sector in Canada has historically benefited from government support through policies and subsidies aimed at enhancing productivity and competitiveness. This support, combined with advances in agricultural technology and practices, has allowed Canada to maintain a robust agricultural industry, contributing to both domestic food security and international trade.

Belarus

In 1983, Belarus ranked 162nd out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with the exact value reported as null $. This ranking highlights a significant underrepresentation of agriculture's contribution to the national economy, reflecting the industrial focus of the Belarusian economy during the Soviet era.

The low share of agriculture in GDP can be attributed to several factors, including Belarus's centralized economic policies and a stronger emphasis on heavy industry and manufacturing sectors. Additionally, the collectivization of agriculture in the Soviet period led to inefficiencies and reduced productivity in the agricultural sector, which limited its growth potential.

Furthermore, the strategic importance of agriculture in Belarus is underscored by its role as a major producer of dairy and meat products in the region, despite the relatively low economic contribution reflected in GDP figures. This paradox illustrates the complex relationship between agricultural output and its economic valuation within the context of a transitioning economy.

Eritrea

In 1983, Eritrea was ranked 166 out of 188 countries regarding agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of null $. This indicates that the contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy was not significant enough to be quantified in this context.

The low agricultural value added can be attributed to the prolonged conflict in the region, particularly the Eritrean War of Independence, which disrupted agricultural production and infrastructure. Additionally, the country's economy was transitioning from colonial-era structures, struggling to establish a stable agricultural base necessary for economic growth.

Despite these challenges, agriculture remains a vital component of Eritrea's economy, with approximately 80% of the population engaged in subsistence farming. The country faces ongoing issues such as limited arable land, reliance on rain-fed agriculture, and vulnerability to climate change, which continue to impact agricultural productivity.

Belgium

In 1983, Belgium ranked 51st out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of $2,302,347,309. This statistic reflects the significant yet declining role that agriculture played in the Belgian economy during this period, contributing to approximately 2.5% of the total GDP.

The relatively modest agricultural output can be attributed to Belgium's highly industrialized economy, which had increasingly shifted focus towards manufacturing and services. Additionally, the country's limited arable land and high population density have necessitated a reliance on technology and imports to meet domestic food demands.

Interestingly, while agriculture's share of GDP was decreasing, the sector remained vital for employment and rural development, with Belgium known for producing high-quality products such as chocolate, beer, and various dairy items, which continue to play a significant role in its export economy.

Italy

In 1983, Italy ranked 6th among 188 countries in terms of Agriculture Value Added as a share of GDP, contributing approximately $22.64 billion to its economy. This significant contribution highlights the importance of agriculture in Italy, a country renowned for its diverse agricultural products, including wine, olive oil, and various fruits and vegetables.

The high value added by the agricultural sector can be attributed to several factors, including Italy's favorable climate, rich soils, and a long-standing cultural heritage that emphasizes high-quality food production. Additionally, Italy's strong emphasis on family-owned farms and cooperatives has fostered innovation and sustainability in agricultural practices.

Interestingly, during this period, Italy was experiencing a transition in its economy, moving towards increased industrialization while still maintaining a robust agricultural sector. This balance has historically been a characteristic of the Italian economy, with agriculture playing a crucial role in rural development and preserving the cultural landscape.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

In 1983, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 163rd out of 188 countries in terms of Agriculture Value Added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of null $. This statistic reflects the minimal contribution of the agricultural sector to the country's overall economic output during this period, highlighting significant underdevelopment in agricultural productivity and value generation.

Several factors contributed to this low ranking, including a lack of modern agricultural practices, insufficient investment in rural infrastructure, and the effects of historical conflict on agricultural stability and productivity. The country was transitioning from a socialist economy, where agricultural collectivization often resulted in inefficiencies, to a market-oriented system, which posed challenges in terms of adaptation and growth.

Additionally, Bosnia and Herzegovina's diverse geography and climate provide potential for agricultural development; however, the agriculture sector faced obstacles such as land degradation and limited access to markets. In contrast to the low agricultural value added, other sectors such as manufacturing and services were beginning to emerge, indicating a shift in economic focus.

Indonesia

In 1983, Indonesia ranked ninth out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, contributing approximately $18,869,330,757 to its economy. This significant contribution reflects the vital role that agriculture played in Indonesia's economic structure during this period, accounting for a substantial portion of the national income and employment.

The prominence of agriculture in Indonesia's GDP can be attributed to several factors, including the country’s vast arable land and favorable climate, which support the cultivation of various crops such as rice, palm oil, and rubber. Furthermore, a large portion of the population was engaged in agricultural activities, which helped maintain its importance in the national economy.

Interestingly, agriculture has historically been a critical sector for many developing countries, and Indonesia's strong agricultural base has paved the way for diversification into other sectors over the years. In subsequent decades, the country has seen a gradual shift towards industrialization and services, but the legacy of its agricultural sector remains a cornerstone of its economic identity.

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