Agriculture Value Added as a Share of GDP by Country 2017

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	957,000,000,000 $
2	India	435,000,000,000 $
3	United States	177,000,000,000 $
4	Indonesia	134,000,000,000 $
5	Brazil	94,933,885,412 $
6	Nigeria	78,330,201,934 $
7	Pakistan	74,046,048,059 $
8	Russia	55,941,253,442 $
9	Japan	55,641,568,300 $
10	Turkey	51,871,140,365 $
11	Iran	49,499,878,789 $
12	France	40,027,993,126 $
13	Mexico	39,264,181,576 $
14	Italy	38,700,052,903 $
15	Thailand	38,363,236,549 $
16	Bangladesh	37,441,094,721 $
17	Spain	36,600,540,436 $
18	Vietnam	36,378,682,182 $
19	Australia	34,735,941,328 $
20	Argentina	33,672,207,198 $
21	Philippines	33,449,042,897 $
22	Germany	31,436,767,779 $
23	Canada	31,175,819,946 $
24	South Korea	30,054,458,618 $
25	Sudan	27,539,955,689 $
26	Malaysia	27,437,886,337 $
27	Ethiopia	25,940,635,924 $
28	Egypt	22,411,845,852 $
29	Venezuela	21,372,875,416 $
30	Saudi Arabia	20,502,219,695 $
31	Algeria	19,996,432,166 $
32	Colombia	19,928,321,051 $
33	Uzbekistan	17,791,555,639 $
34	Kenya	17,140,260,791 $
35	United Kingdom	15,921,439,684 $
36	Poland	15,793,526,195 $
37	Tanzania	15,635,585,389 $
38	Netherlands	15,473,243,074 $
39	Myanmar	15,419,067,663 $
40	Peru	14,305,831,820 $
41	Morocco	13,229,470,484 $
42	Angola	12,233,145,707 $
43	New Zealand	12,218,202,488 $
44	Ghana	11,815,864,909 $
45	Ukraine	11,408,184,810 $
46	Chile	11,026,829,141 $
47	Ecuador	9,730,031,000 $
48	South Africa	9,497,668,131 $
49	Romania	9,328,112,951 $
50	Côte d'Ivoire	8,896,822,441 $
51	Sweden	7,809,812,477 $
52	Norway	7,708,603,667 $
53	Greece	7,706,777,620 $
54	Kazakhstan	7,534,591,700 $
55	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	7,488,231,169 $
56	Uganda	7,242,082,074 $
57	Sri Lanka	7,012,795,078 $
58	Nepal	6,977,861,413 $
59	Guatemala	6,947,753,682 $
60	Syrian Arab Republic	6,886,403,567 $
61	Cameroon	6,026,563,891 $
62	Finland	5,920,659,046 $
63	Mali	5,668,476,260 $
64	Iraq	5,572,960,135 $
65	Hungary	5,372,714,685 $
66	Cambodia	5,180,913,514 $
67	Chad	5,130,048,005 $
68	Israel	5,129,982,618 $
69	Austria	5,051,098,257 $
70	Afghanistan	4,839,052,802 $
71	Portugal	4,639,370,137 $
72	Czech Republic	4,498,524,148 $
73	Switzerland	4,389,036,130 $
74	Somalia	4,363,000,222 $
75	Bolivia	4,347,002,548 $
76	Denmark	4,333,516,836 $
77	Dominican Republic	4,274,028,917 $
78	Turkmenistan	4,216,571,429 $
79	Belarus	4,140,416,852 $
80	Papua New Guinea	4,013,987,877 $
81	Niger	4,006,154,051 $
82	Paraguay	3,971,789,224 $
83	North Korea	3,963,667,498 $
84	Ireland	3,962,469,695 $
85	Tunisia	3,788,841,863 $
86	Cuba	3,681,000,000 $
87	Benin	3,618,575,004 $
88	Uruguay	3,514,483,656 $
89	Yemen	3,468,934,602 $
90	Mozambique	3,458,749,810 $
91	Belgium	3,343,856,282 $
92	Madagascar	3,234,803,140 $
93	Senegal	3,145,713,886 $
94	United Arab Emirates	2,974,791,440 $
95	Honduras	2,931,308,977 $
96	Burkina Faso	2,904,004,821 $
97	Haiti	2,879,680,727 $
98	Costa Rica	2,844,118,742 $
99	Laos	2,765,469,212 $
100	Serbia	2,656,997,175 $
101	Libya	2,602,201,125 $
102	Albania	2,476,629,502 $
103	Rwanda	2,437,672,822 $
104	Bulgaria	2,392,278,697 $
105	Azerbaijan	2,291,542,861 $
106	Sierra Leone	2,254,276,012 $
107	Guinea	2,119,496,687 $
108	Nicaragua	2,067,388,823 $
109	Malawi	2,050,417,598 $
110	Slovakia	1,999,441,919 $
111	Zambia	1,850,676,363 $
112	Jordan	1,848,246,879 $
113	Liberia	1,773,023,043 $
114	Armenia	1,728,457,145 $
115	Lithuania	1,675,143,214 $
116	Croatia	1,626,487,987 $
117	Panama	1,609,526,832 $
118	Oman	1,604,571,272 $
119	Zimbabwe	1,597,449,761 $
120	Mauritania	1,544,911,334 $
121	Tajikistan	1,528,630,982 $
122	Lebanon	1,481,016,184 $
123	El Salvador	1,347,130,000 $
124	Togo	1,297,594,492 $
125	Mongolia	1,278,648,776 $
126	Burundi	1,233,499,224 $
127	Republic of Moldova	1,160,718,390 $
128	State of Palestine	1,135,500,000 $
129	Latvia	1,082,904,468 $
130	Guyana	1,080,590,799 $
131	Georgia	1,013,563,566 $
132	Bosnia and Herzegovina	995,314,662.4 $
133	Namibia	989,264,713.8 $
134	Jamaica	982,099,325.8 $
135	Kyrgyzstan	963,990,302.8 $
136	Iceland	933,795,532.1 $
137	Slovenia	893,905,418.1 $
138	North Macedonia	890,214,799 $
139	Congo	865,093,247.4 $
140	Gabon	786,006,535.4 $
141	Central African Republic	679,527,026.9 $
142	Guinea-Bissau	663,717,420.4 $
143	Estonia	642,449,685.1 $
144	Kuwait	633,592,065.7 $
145	Fiji	563,846,303.6 $
146	Solomon Islands	489,149,305.1 $
147	Cyprus	424,986,058.6 $
148	Trinidad and Tobago	413,519,151.7 $
149	Mauritius	410,681,475.3 $
150	Suriname	392,130,860.5 $
151	Eswatini	370,949,833.8 $
152	Qatar	345,946,721.7 $
153	Comoros	343,691,288.9 $
154	Bhutan	335,057,214.1 $
155	Montenegro	332,866,207.1 $
156	Eritrea	332,453,870.6 $
157	Gambia	316,069,118.3 $
158	Botswana	296,655,883.9 $
159	Equatorial Guinea	282,507,695.2 $
160	Timor-Leste	271,479,968 $
161	Maldives	253,878,640.6 $
162	Belize	194,017,638 $
163	Vanuatu	188,071,260.2 $
164	Luxembourg	154,142,737.2 $
165	Brunei Darussalam	131,766,586.5 $
166	Lesotho	114,412,280.7 $
167	Cabo Verde	107,331,547.6 $
168	Singapore	105,726,234.2 $
169	South Sudan	103,491,960.7 $
170	Bahrain	103,107,712.8 $
171	Bahamas	95,939,965 $
172	Malta	89,922,621.65 $
173	Samoa	84,645,957.96 $
174	Tonga	77,527,356.63 $
175	Barbados	75,450,000 $
176	Dominica	69,911,111.11 $
177	Grenada	60,466,534.81 $
178	Kiribati	57,389,071.07 $
179	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	57,134,074.07 $
180	Sao Tome and Principe	41,187,408.55 $
181	Djibouti	39,510,934.17 $
182	Seychelles	35,683,297.91 $
183	Saint Lucia	31,333,333.33 $
184	Antigua and Barbuda	26,333,333.33 $
185	Cook Islands	10,096,145.99 $
186	Saint Kitts and Nevis	9,485,185.185 $
187	Tuvalu	4,828,481.32 $
188	Nauru	3,062,117.853 $

↑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 plays a pivotal role in shaping the economies of many nations worldwide. In 2017, the measurement of agriculture value added as a share of GDP by country provided critical insights into the economic importance of the farming sectors across diverse geographical regions. This metric is instrumental in highlighting how agriculture contributes to national income and aids in guiding investment decisions in the agricultural sector.

Economic Overview of 2017

The year 2017 witnessed significant disparities in the agriculture value added among countries, with figures ranging from as low as $3,062,117.85 in Nauru to a staggering $957 billion in China. The average agriculture value added globally stood at approximately $17.85 billion, with a median value of $2.97 billion. These figures underscore the diverse economic landscapes, where agriculture forms a backbone for some economies while playing a lesser role in others. The top contributors, such as China, India ($435 billion), and the United States ($177 billion), reflect the enormous scale at which agriculture operates in these regions, largely driven by vast land resources and population demands.

Regional Contributions to GDP

Analyzing the regional contributions of agriculture to GDP highlights the varied importance of this sector across continents. In Asia, China and India dominate due to their extensive agricultural practices and large rural populations. Meanwhile, in Africa, Nigeria showcases the sector's potential with a contribution of $78.33 billion, indicating agriculture's vital role in supporting the economy despite facing infrastructural and climatic challenges. In contrast, European nations like Germany experienced a significant rise of 29.8% in the agriculture sector's contribution, albeit from a smaller base, indicating a strategic shift towards enhancing agricultural productivity.

Economic Shifts and Trends

The year-over-year analysis reveals dynamic shifts within the agricultural landscape. Notably, India experienced a remarkable increase of $60 billion, translating to a 16% growth, driven by favorable monsoons and policy initiatives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity. Conversely, Egypt and Uzbekistan witnessed declines of approximately 29.5%, reflecting challenges such as water scarcity and economic restructuring efforts that impacted agricultural output. These fluctuations underscore the sensitivity of agriculture to both policy environments and natural conditions.

Policy Impact and Investments

Government policies and investments significantly influence the agriculture value added to GDP. In 2017, countries like the United States and Indonesia saw increases of 6% and 6.3%, respectively, partly due to government subsidies and investments in technology. Such efforts aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability in agriculture are crucial for maintaining food security and economic stability. Conversely, countries facing decreases, such as Turkey and Argentina, highlight the impact of economic policies and market fluctuations that can negatively affect agricultural competitiveness and output.

Future Considerations for Agriculture

Looking ahead, the agriculture value added as a share of GDP will continue to evolve with changing economic, environmental, and technological landscapes. Countries will need to balance traditional practices with innovative solutions to increase productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability. The 2017 data serves as a benchmark for policymakers and investors to assess the current state and future potential of the agricultural sector. As countries navigate the complexities of global markets and climate change, the agriculture value added metric remains a vital tool for understanding and optimizing the contributions of this fundamental economic sector.

Insights by country

Singapore

In 2017, Singapore ranked 168th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP. The agriculture value added for the country was approximately 105,726,234.2 USD, reflecting a minuscule contribution to the overall economy.

This low percentage can be attributed to Singapore's status as a highly urbanized city-state with limited arable land and a strong emphasis on industrial and service sectors. The nation has adopted advanced agricultural technologies and practices to maximize productivity in its available agricultural space, focusing mainly on urban farming and high-tech agriculture.

Interestingly, despite its low agricultural share in GDP, Singapore has made significant strides in food security, importing over 90% of its food and investing in sustainable practices to ensure a stable supply chain. This approach underscores the country's unique position as a global financial hub that prioritizes technological advancements over traditional agricultural practices.

Colombia

In 2017, Colombia ranked 32nd out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with a total value of $19,928,321,051. This statistic highlights the significance of agriculture within the Colombian economy, reflecting its role as a vital sector for employment, rural development, and food security.

The high ranking can be attributed to Colombia's diverse agricultural landscape, which includes coffee, flowers, fruits, and vegetables, as well as its favorable climate and fertile soils. However, challenges such as land tenure issues, climate change impacts, and ongoing conflict have historically affected agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.

Moreover, agriculture's contribution to GDP underscores the importance of implementing policies that support sustainable agricultural practices and enhance productivity to ensure the sector's resilience and growth in the future.

Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe ranked 180th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP in the year 2017. The agricultural sector contributed approximately $41,187,408.55 to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reflecting its limited role in the overall economy.

This low contribution can be attributed to several factors, including the country's small land area, reliance on subsistence farming, and vulnerability to climate change, which affects agricultural productivity. Additionally, the economy is heavily dependent on cocoa, which is subject to price fluctuations in international markets, further limiting agricultural diversification.

Interestingly, Sao Tome and Principe's economy has been increasingly shifting towards tourism and services, which, while beneficial for growth, has resulted in diminished focus on agricultural development. This trend raises concerns about food security and agricultural sustainability in the region.

Fiji

In 2017, Fiji ranked 145th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing approximately $563,846,303.6 to the economy. This statistic highlights the significant, yet relatively modest, role of agriculture in Fiji's overall economic structure.

The agriculture sector in Fiji primarily includes the cultivation of sugarcane, coconuts, and tropical fruits, which are essential for both domestic consumption and export. Factors such as climate change, natural disasters, and limited access to advanced farming technologies have impacted agricultural productivity, influencing its contribution to GDP.

Despite its challenges, agriculture remains a vital part of Fijian culture and livelihoods, employing a substantial portion of the population. This reliance on agriculture underscores the importance of sustainable practices and resilience planning to enhance food security and economic stability in the face of environmental vulnerabilities.

South Sudan

In 2017, South Sudan ranked 169th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with a total value of $103,491,960.7. This low ranking highlights the country's economic challenges, where agriculture, despite being a significant part of the economy, struggles to contribute substantially to the gross domestic product.

The agricultural sector in South Sudan has faced numerous difficulties, including ongoing conflict, lack of infrastructure, and limited access to markets. These factors have hindered the development of agriculture, which is crucial for food security and rural livelihoods in a country where a large portion of the population relies on subsistence farming.

Additionally, the reliance on agriculture is further complicated by climatic factors such as flooding and drought, which can devastate crops and livestock. As a result, the potential for agriculture to significantly enhance the economy remains underutilized, emphasizing the need for investment and stabilization efforts in the sector.

Germany

In 2017, Germany ranked 22nd out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of $31,436,767,779. This statistic reflects the significant role that agriculture plays within the German economy, accounting for a considerable portion of its gross domestic product (GDP).

The relatively high ranking can be attributed to Germany's advanced agricultural sector, which benefits from modern technology, efficient practices, and robust infrastructure. Additionally, Germany has a strong focus on sustainability and quality in food production, which enhances its agricultural output and economic contribution.

Furthermore, Germany is known for its diverse agricultural products, including grains, dairy, and livestock, which not only serve domestic needs but also cater to international markets. The country’s commitment to maintaining a competitive agricultural sector is essential for food security and economic stability.

Saudi Arabia

In 2017, Saudi Arabia ranked 30th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP, with a reported value of $20,502,219,695. This statistic reflects the significant yet modest role that agriculture plays in the nation's economy, especially given Saudi Arabia's vast oil wealth.

The agricultural sector in Saudi Arabia has been shaped by several factors, including the harsh desert climate, limited arable land, and the country's heavy dependence on oil revenues. Despite these challenges, the government has invested in agricultural technology and infrastructure to enhance food production and sustainability.

Additionally, agriculture contributes to food security and rural development, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative aimed at diversifying the economy away from oil dependence. In this context, initiatives to modernize agricultural practices and expand water conservation efforts are vital for increasing the sector's contribution to GDP.

Barbados

In 2017, Barbados ranked 175th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP. The agriculture sector contributed approximately $75,450,000 to the country's economy, reflecting a relatively minor role in the overall economic structure.

The limited contribution of agriculture to Barbados' GDP can be attributed to several factors, including the country's transition towards a more service-oriented economy, particularly tourism and financial services. Additionally, the island's small land area and vulnerability to natural disasters such as hurricanes pose challenges to agricultural productivity.

Despite its limited economic impact, agriculture remains important for local food security and employment, especially in rural areas. The government has made efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices and diversify the sector, aiming to reduce reliance on food imports and enhance local production.

Japan

In 2017, Japan ranked ninth out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with a reported value of $55,641,568,300. This statistic underscores the significance of agriculture within the Japanese economy, despite the nation being predominantly urban and industrialized.

The relatively high share of agriculture in Japan's GDP can be attributed to several factors, including the country's commitment to food security, a substantial focus on high-quality agricultural products, and a robust system of support for farmers. Additionally, Japan's mountainous terrain limits arable land, leading to intensive farming practices aimed at maximizing output from limited space.

Interestingly, Japan has made strides in agricultural innovation, employing advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance productivity. As of 2017, the agriculture sector not only plays a key role in the economy but also in cultural identity, with traditional farming methods and regional cuisines being integral to Japanese heritage.

Cyprus

In 2017, Cyprus ranked 147th out of 188 countries in terms of agriculture value added as a share of GDP. The agriculture sector contributed approximately $424,986,058.6 to the nation's economy, indicating a relatively modest role in the overall economic framework.

The limited contribution of agriculture to Cyprus's GDP can be attributed to several factors, including the island's small land area, which restricts large-scale agricultural practices, and a strong focus on services, particularly tourism and finance. Additionally, the impact of modern agricultural techniques and a preference for imported food have further reduced the reliance on domestic agricultural production.

Interestingly, despite its small size, Cyprus is known for its production of high-quality agricultural products, such as citrus fruits, potatoes, and wine, which are significant for both local consumption and export. This reflects an ongoing effort to maintain agricultural viability in the face of economic diversification.

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