Agriculture Value Added as a Share of GDP by Country 2015

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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1	China	961,000,000,000 $
2	India	347,000,000,000 $
3	United States	181,000,000,000 $
4	Indonesia	116,000,000,000 $
5	Nigeria	102,000,000,000 $
6	Brazil	77,840,229,296 $
7	Pakistan	68,304,340,986 $
8	Turkey	59,364,327,113 $
9	Russia	52,809,089,488 $
10	Japan	45,965,919,991 $
11	Iran	42,103,190,328 $
12	France	39,148,948,218 $
13	Italy	37,915,665,961 $
14	Mexico	37,432,396,014 $
15	Egypt	36,204,673,921 $
16	Thailand	35,605,877,375 $
17	Vietnam	34,631,987,894 $
18	Philippines	33,698,317,684 $
19	Argentina	33,255,632,427 $
20	Spain	32,690,852,367 $
21	Bangladesh	32,559,969,107 $
22	Australia	29,964,158,799 $
23	South Korea	29,372,744,291 $
24	Canada	29,095,505,612 $
25	Sudan	26,818,146,778 $
26	Uzbekistan	25,187,167,935 $
27	Malaysia	24,974,762,830 $
28	Germany	22,979,863,653 $
29	Ethiopia	22,744,298,978 $
30	Algeria	19,218,248,623 $
31	Saudi Arabia	18,564,300,167 $
32	United Kingdom	18,479,999,312 $
33	Colombia	17,551,455,570 $
34	Myanmar	16,744,004,935 $
35	Venezuela	14,748,189,134 $
36	Kenya	13,652,179,434 $
37	Peru	13,372,841,110 $
38	Netherlands	13,195,676,532 $
39	Morocco	13,024,627,590 $
40	Tanzania	12,932,809,088 $
41	Poland	11,942,432,683 $
42	Ukraine	10,977,766,896 $
43	Angola	10,599,804,785 $
44	Ghana	9,998,101,800 $
45	Ecuador	9,387,758,000 $
46	Chile	8,875,931,228 $
47	Kazakhstan	8,685,703,225 $
48	Côte d'Ivoire	8,406,864,508 $
49	New Zealand	7,961,784,550 $
50	Romania	7,873,071,482 $
51	South Africa	7,740,425,168 $
52	Greece	7,559,546,669 $
53	Sweden	7,321,774,201 $
54	Sri Lanka	6,995,980,276 $
55	Iraq	6,990,950,628 $
56	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	6,965,663,882 $
57	Syrian Arab Republic	6,686,303,725 $
58	Uganda	6,600,547,402 $
59	Nepal	6,276,177,260 $
60	Guatemala	6,198,087,043 $
61	Norway	5,751,865,247 $
62	Cameroon	5,538,998,950 $
63	Finland	5,283,594,133 $
64	Mali	4,875,452,394 $
65	Cambodia	4,797,742,833 $
66	Hungary	4,743,554,724 $
67	Afghanistan	4,532,803,266 $
68	Yemen	4,450,951,987 $
69	Switzerland	4,348,277,313 $
70	Austria	4,313,737,417 $
71	Israel	4,303,909,881 $
72	Tunisia	4,214,424,964 $
73	Portugal	4,184,483,447 $
74	Czech Republic	4,157,812,897 $
75	Dominican Republic	3,902,637,322 $
76	Uruguay	3,893,831,424 $
77	Chad	3,867,692,203 $
78	Mozambique	3,819,860,873 $
79	Papua New Guinea	3,792,245,691 $
80	Belarus	3,547,170,751 $
81	North Korea	3,524,374,447 $
82	Somalia	3,505,481,262 $
83	Paraguay	3,418,513,027 $
84	Bolivia	3,379,053,352 $
85	Turkmenistan	3,355,164,359 $
86	Cuba	3,344,787,323 $
87	Azerbaijan	3,278,858,710 $
88	Belgium	3,172,263,707 $
89	Niger	3,136,843,855 $
90	Benin	3,003,299,105 $
91	Madagascar	2,914,925,340 $
92	Denmark	2,898,337,401 $
93	Costa Rica	2,680,489,148 $
94	United Arab Emirates	2,679,578,389 $
95	Burkina Faso	2,675,948,579 $
96	Serbia	2,662,441,474 $
97	Ireland	2,607,526,903 $
98	Honduras	2,562,886,830 $
99	Senegal	2,536,780,661 $
100	Laos	2,530,998,814 $
101	Sierra Leone	2,495,993,757 $
102	Haiti	2,448,703,412 $
103	Albania	2,252,359,355 $
104	Libya	2,136,894,679 $
105	Bulgaria	2,062,117,434 $
106	Nicaragua	2,055,094,743 $
107	Rwanda	2,045,840,393 $
108	Malawi	2,034,880,753 $
109	Slovakia	1,951,371,943 $
110	Armenia	1,817,613,990 $
111	Tajikistan	1,730,189,164 $
112	Jordan	1,694,845,470 $
113	Zimbabwe	1,653,794,209 $
114	Lebanon	1,640,010,619 $
115	Mongolia	1,635,988,287 $
116	Guinea	1,625,014,005 $
117	Panama	1,610,477,469 $
118	Liberia	1,588,610,409 $
119	Croatia	1,490,683,910 $
120	Lithuania	1,416,805,083 $
121	Oman	1,361,431,269 $
122	El Salvador	1,296,083,885 $
123	Mauritania	1,272,196,013 $
124	Georgia	1,168,440,186 $
125	Guyana	1,088,924,939 $
126	Togo	1,088,215,708 $
127	Zambia	1,058,101,395 $
128	State of Palestine	1,035,200,000 $
129	Republic of Moldova	999,758,846.3 $
130	Burundi	990,649,310.4 $
131	Bosnia and Herzegovina	990,423,744.3 $
132	North Macedonia	978,975,810.3 $
133	Latvia	952,373,387.9 $
134	Kyrgyzstan	939,002,797.5 $
135	Iceland	926,769,822.5 $
136	Slovenia	903,426,943.7 $
137	Jamaica	895,635,782.8 $
138	Namibia	753,836,600 $
139	Congo	721,987,441.8 $
140	Estonia	654,016,679.4 $
141	Gabon	619,613,294.9 $
142	Kuwait	616,249,799.2 $
143	Central African Republic	534,244,188.6 $
144	Suriname	533,546,926.8 $
145	Guinea-Bissau	490,075,918.6 $
146	Trinidad and Tobago	448,183,032.1 $
147	Solomon Islands	434,527,380.8 $
148	Eswatini	379,712,375.4 $
149	Cyprus	371,759,184.2 $
150	Mauritius	368,859,590.3 $
151	Fiji	368,607,664.1 $
152	Eritrea	352,157,626.1 $
153	Montenegro	326,727,745.8 $
154	Gambia	306,077,643.3 $
155	Comoros	295,472,804.2 $
156	Timor-Leste	283,511,720 $
157	Bhutan	280,379,599.4 $
158	Botswana	263,546,906.7 $
159	Qatar	260,916,296.7 $
160	South Sudan	255,544,970 $
161	Equatorial Guinea	248,805,329.8 $
162	Maldives	228,510,449.5 $
163	Belize	210,843,760.5 $
164	Vanuatu	164,120,898.9 $
165	Brunei Darussalam	142,648,659.6 $
166	Luxembourg	134,345,695.2 $
167	Cabo Verde	112,090,503.8 $
168	Malta	102,366,863.7 $
169	Singapore	100,376,411.5 $
170	Bahrain	98,193,085.11 $
171	Bahamas	96,536,091 $
172	Lesotho	89,241,076.12 $
173	Dominica	76,000,000 $
174	Grenada	74,061,152.96 $
175	Barbados	70,950,000 $
176	Samoa	69,835,025.38 $
177	Tonga	68,022,446.73 $
178	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	49,241,851.85 $
179	Saint Lucia	38,925,925.93 $
180	Sao Tome and Principe	38,019,578.73 $
181	Kiribati	36,921,326.36 $
182	Seychelles	29,367,748.43 $
183	Djibouti	28,414,348.41 $
184	Antigua and Barbuda	21,551,851.85 $
185	Cook Islands	8,638,504.855 $
186	Saint Kitts and Nevis	8,133,333.333 $
187	Tuvalu	4,818,905.36 $
188	Nauru	2,470,192.362 $

↑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

The "Agriculture Value Added as a Share of GDP by Country" metric for 2015 provides a fascinating lens through which to examine the economic impact of the agriculture sector across various national economies. This statistic is crucial for understanding how agriculture contributes to the overall GDP, illuminating the significance of this sector in different countries. By examining this data, stakeholders can make informed investment decisions and policymakers can strategize to enhance agricultural productivity. In 2015, diverse economic landscapes were shaped by agriculture, revealing unique insights into global economic patterns.

Global Economic Influence of Agriculture in 2015

The year 2015 marked significant variations in how countries relied on agriculture for their economic structures. The global economic influence of agriculture was particularly pronounced in large economies such as China and India. China led with an astounding $961 billion in value added from agriculture, highlighting the sector's substantial role in its booming economy. India followed with $347 billion, reflecting its enduring agricultural base despite rapid industrial growth. In contrast, developed nations like the United States also showed considerable agricultural value, with $181 billion, indicating the sector's importance even in more diversified economies. These figures underline the diverse yet critical role agriculture played globally, impacting both developing and developed nations.

Regional Variations and Comparisons

Examining regional variations, the data from 2015 reveals distinct differences between countries in various continents. For instance, Africa's Nigeria recorded $102 billion from agriculture, underscoring the sector's pivotal role in its economy despite broader economic challenges. Meanwhile, in Latin America, Brazil's agriculture value added was significant at around $77.8 billion, although it experienced a notable decrease from the previous year, reflecting economic hardships and policy shifts. In Asia, Indonesia and Pakistan also showcased strong agricultural contributions, with values of $116 billion and $68 billion, respectively. These regional insights illustrate the varied reliance on agriculture across continents, influenced by local economic conditions, climate, and policy frameworks.

Yearly Trends and Economic Shifts

The year-over-year changes in agriculture's value added as a share of GDP reveal intriguing trends. Notably, China saw a modest increase of 2.7%, reflecting efforts to enhance agricultural productivity despite its rapid industrialization. Pakistan and Bangladesh experienced significant increases of 8.4% and 9.7%, respectively, indicating successful agricultural policies and investments. However, some countries faced challenges; Brazil experienced a drastic 26.6% decrease, pointing to economic and environmental hurdles. Similarly, the United States and Russia saw declines of 9.5% and 23.7%, respectively, reflecting broader economic adjustments and geopolitical tensions. These yearly trends provide a narrative of economic shifts and the resilience or vulnerability of agricultural sectors across different countries.

Economic Implications and Future Prospects

The economic implications of agriculture's value added as a share of GDP in 2015 are profound. Countries with higher agricultural contributions, like China and India, continue to wield significant influence in setting global agricultural policies and trends. The data suggests potential areas for investment and development, especially in regions showing growth or resilience. As we look to the future, understanding these dynamics is crucial for shaping sustainable agricultural strategies and ensuring food security. For nations experiencing declines, reassessing agricultural policies and investing in innovative agricultural technologies could be pivotal. As global challenges such as climate change and population growth loom, the strategic importance of agriculture in national economies will likely intensify.

Conclusion: Economic Landscape of 2015

The 2015 data on agriculture's value added as a share of GDP paints a complex but enlightening picture of global economic landscapes. From the vast farmlands of China to the burgeoning fields of Nigeria, agriculture plays a vital role in shaping economies. The patterns and variations observed across different countries underscore the need for nuanced understanding and strategic planning in the agricultural sector. As global economic conditions continue to evolve, so too will the role of agriculture, necessitating ongoing analysis and adaptive strategies to harness its full potential.

Insights by country

Nicaragua

Nicaragua ranks 106th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP for the year 2015. The agriculture sector contributed approximately $2,055,094,743 to the country’s GDP, reflecting its significant role in the national economy.

This statistic underscores the importance of agriculture in Nicaragua, a country where a substantial portion of the population relies on farming for their livelihoods. Factors contributing to this high share include the country's agricultural diversity, which encompasses the production of coffee, sugar, and various fruits, as well as the impact of rural employment on overall economic stability.

Additionally, the agriculture sector has historically been a cornerstone of Nicaragua's economic development, yet challenges such as climate change, land management issues, and access to modern farming technology continue to affect productivity and sustainability in the sector.

Denmark

In 2015, Denmark ranked 92nd out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of $2,898,337,401. This figure indicates a relatively modest contribution of the agricultural sector to the overall economy, reflecting Denmark's advanced industrial base and strong services sector.

The Danish economy is characterized by a highly developed and efficient agricultural industry, known for its production of dairy products, pork, and vegetables. Factors contributing to the lower share of agriculture in GDP include a focus on technological advancements, productivity improvements, and a shift towards urbanization and industrialization that has transformed the economic landscape over the decades.

Additionally, Denmark is recognized for its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship, which may influence the overall economic contribution of the sector. Interestingly, despite its lower GDP share, Denmark is one of the world's leading exporters of agricultural products, which underscores the effectiveness and competitiveness of its agricultural sector on the global stage.

Grenada

In 2015, Grenada ranked 174th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with a total value of $74,061,152.96. This statistic reflects the limited contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy, indicative of a broader trend in many small island developing states where tourism and services often dominate economic activities.

Several factors contribute to Grenada's low agricultural GDP share, including vulnerability to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, which can devastate crops and disrupt agricultural production. Additionally, the country faces challenges related to land availability and soil fertility, as well as competition from imported food products that can undercut local farmers.

Despite these challenges, agriculture remains a vital part of Grenada's cultural identity and economy, with key exports including spices, such as nutmeg and mace, which have historically been significant contributors to the country's economic landscape. As of 2015, efforts to diversify the agricultural sector and enhance resilience against climate change were being emphasized to support sustainable development.

Egypt

In 2015, Egypt ranked 15th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP. The total agriculture value added for the country was approximately $36.2 billion, indicating the sector's significant contribution to the national economy.

This high ranking reflects Egypt's reliance on agriculture, which is a vital part of the country’s economic structure, providing employment for a large portion of the population and contributing to food security. Factors such as the Nile River irrigation system, favorable climatic conditions, and a long agricultural tradition bolster the sector's output.

Additionally, approximately 30% of Egypt's workforce is employed in agriculture, underscoring its importance not only economically but also socially. The agricultural sector has been challenged by issues such as water scarcity, urbanization, and climate change, which may impact future productivity and growth.

South Sudan

In 2015, South Sudan ranked 160th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, contributing approximately $255,544,970 to its economy. This figure highlights the significant role that agriculture plays in the country's economic structure, particularly in a nation where a large portion of the population relies on subsistence farming.

The low ranking and value can be attributed to multiple factors, including ongoing conflict, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to markets and technology. These challenges hinder agricultural productivity and restrict the sector's potential contribution to economic growth.

Additionally, South Sudan's reliance on oil revenue has overshadowed agricultural development, leading to neglect in investment and policy support for the agricultural sector. This situation underscores the need for strategic initiatives to bolster agriculture, which could provide food security and improve the livelihoods of many South Sudanese citizens.

Zambia

Zambia ranks 127th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP for the year 2015. The agriculture sector contributed approximately 1,058,101,395 USD to the national economy, reflecting its significant yet challenging role in the country's overall economic landscape.

Agriculture in Zambia is a critical component of the economy, providing livelihoods for over 60% of the population and accounting for a significant portion of export revenues. Factors such as climatic variability, limited access to modern farming technologies, and inadequate infrastructure have hindered the sector's potential and growth.

Despite these challenges, Zambia possesses vast agricultural resources, including fertile land and favorable climatic conditions for various crops, which offer opportunities for increasing productivity and enhancing food security. In contrast to this statistic, the country has also been actively pursuing agricultural reforms and investments to boost its agricultural output and economic resilience.

Guyana

In 2015, Guyana ranked 125th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP. The agriculture sector in Guyana contributed approximately $1,088,924,939 to the nation's economy, reflecting its significant role in the overall economic structure.

This statistic highlights the reliance of Guyana on agriculture, which has traditionally been a cornerstone of its economy, employing a considerable portion of the population and contributing to food security and export revenues. Key agricultural products include rice and sugar, which are vital for both domestic consumption and international trade.

Factors influencing this agricultural output include the country’s rich natural resources, favorable climate conditions, and the ongoing challenges related to infrastructure and market access. Notably, Guyana's economy is also diversifying, with emerging sectors like mining and oil exploration gaining prominence, potentially impacting the future share of agriculture in GDP.

Lesotho

In 2015, Lesotho ranked 172nd out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with a reported value of 89,241,076.12 USD. This relatively low ranking highlights the limited contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy, which is characterized by a heavy reliance on remittances and a small manufacturing sector.

The agricultural sector in Lesotho faces numerous challenges, including land degradation, erratic weather patterns, and limited access to modern farming techniques. These factors have hindered agricultural productivity and, consequently, its overall contribution to GDP. Additionally, the mountainous terrain of Lesotho restricts the area available for arable farming, further impacting agricultural output.

Despite these challenges, agriculture remains vital for rural livelihoods, with a significant portion of the population engaged in subsistence farming. Interestingly, while Lesotho's agricultural sector is underperforming in economic terms, it plays a crucial role in food security and rural employment, making it an essential component of the country's socio-economic fabric.

Turkey

In 2015, Turkey ranked 8th out of 188 countries in terms of Agriculture Value Added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of $59,364,327,113. This significant contribution of agriculture to Turkey's economy underscores the sector's vital role in providing employment and sustaining livelihoods in both rural and urban areas.

The high ranking in agricultural value added can be attributed to Turkey's diverse climate and fertile land, which allow for a wide variety of crops and livestock production. The country is known for its production of fruits, vegetables, grains, and livestock, which are not only consumed domestically but also exported to international markets.

Furthermore, Turkey's agriculture sector benefits from government support and investments aimed at modernizing farming practices and improving infrastructure. The importance of agriculture is further highlighted by its contribution to food security and rural development, serving as a foundation for many communities across the nation.

Rwanda

In 2015, Rwanda ranked 107th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP. The agriculture sector contributed approximately $2,045,840,393 to the nation's economy, highlighting its significant role in Rwanda's overall economic structure.

This statistic reflects Rwanda's reliance on agriculture, which employs a large portion of the population and remains a critical source of income for many households. Factors contributing to this reliance include the country's topographical challenges and a historical context where agriculture has traditionally been the backbone of rural livelihoods.

Additionally, Rwanda's government has been actively promoting agricultural modernization and diversification to enhance productivity. Notably, the sector has benefitted from various initiatives aimed at improving food security and increasing exports, which are essential for economic growth.

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