Afghanistan Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Afghanistan's agriculture value added was 40.22% in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 15.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's agriculture value added stood at 40.22% in 2025, a rise of +5.48% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 40.22% by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 3rd globally.
Afghanistan's agriculture value added has seen significant fluctuations over the 23-year period, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 40.22, ranking third globally. This also marks the all-time peak, surpassing the earliest recorded value of 38.63 in 2002. In contrast, the country experienced a notable trough in 2015, with a value of 20.63. Compared to its peer countries, Afghanistan's performance is notable, especially when considering Guinea-Bissau's leading position with a value of 42.24. The fact that Afghanistan has rebounded to its current peak suggests a resilient agricultural sector. As the country looks to the future, sustaining this growth will depend on various factors, including investment in agricultural infrastructure and adaptation to changing environmental conditions, which would be crucial in determining whether the current upward trend in agriculture value added can be maintained.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 42.39% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 40.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 40.22% | +5.48% | #3 |
| 2023 | 34.74% | +1.04% | #187 |
| 2022 | 33.70% | +0.10% | #186 |
| 2021 | 33.60% | +3.62% | #188 |
| 2020 | 29.98% | +4.20% | #188 |
| 2019 | 25.77% | +3.73% | #184 |
| 2018 | 22.04% | −4.38% | #174 |
| 2017 | 26.42% | +0.68% | #184 |
| 2016 | 25.74% | +5.11% | #184 |
| 2015 | 20.63% | −1.50% | #170 |
| 2014 | 22.14% | −0.67% | #168 |
| 2013 | 22.81% | −1.58% | #171 |
| 2012 | 24.39% | +0.65% | #173 |
| 2011 | 23.74% | −2.47% | #168 |
| 2010 | 26.21% | −3.09% | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's agriculture value added was 40.22% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 15.8% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's agriculture value added peaked at 40.22% in 2025.
The lowest agriculture value added in Afghanistan was 20.63% in 2015.
Afghanistan ranks 3rd globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's agriculture value added is projected to reach 40.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Afghanistan in 2025 was 40.22%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Afghanistan Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}