Bangladesh Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Bangladesh's agriculture value added was 10.71% in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's agriculture value added stood at 10.71% in 2025, a decline of +0.45% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.71% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 64th globally.
Bangladesh’s agriculture value added has fallen dramatically from its post‑independence high of 61.95 in 1975 to a trough of 10.71 in 2025, placing the country 64th globally and ranking it alongside peers such as Paraguay (11.13) and Viet Nam (11.48). Over the 66‑year series the sector’s contribution shrank by more than 80 percent, reflecting structural shifts toward manufacturing and services, urbanisation, and recurring climate stresses that have reduced arable land and productivity. The early decades showed a steady decline from 57.47 in 1960, accelerating after the 1990s as labour migrated to export‑oriented factories and remittances grew. Despite modest policy interventions to improve irrigation and introduce high‑yield varieties, the pace of diversification has outstripped gains in agricultural efficiency. Continued investment in climate‑resilient farming, agro‑processing and market access will be crucial if Bangladesh hopes to arrest the downward trajectory and modestly raise agriculture’s share of GDP in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 10.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 10.48% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.71% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.71% | −0.45% | #64 |
| 2024 | 11.16% | +0.16% | #120 |
| 2023 | 11.00% | −0.21% | #128 |
| 2022 | 11.22% | −0.42% | #136 |
| 2021 | 11.63% | −0.37% | #135 |
| 2020 | 12.00% | +0.02% | #133 |
| 2019 | 11.98% | −0.50% | #141 |
| 2018 | 12.48% | −0.48% | #142 |
| 2017 | 12.96% | −0.51% | #144 |
| 2016 | 13.46% | −1.32% | #143 |
| 2015 | 14.78% | −0.57% | #147 |
| 2014 | 15.35% | −0.14% | #148 |
| 2013 | 15.49% | −0.68% | #149 |
| 2012 | 16.18% | −0.63% | #145 |
| 2011 | 16.81% | −0.19% | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's agriculture value added was 10.71% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's agriculture value added peaked at 61.95% in 1975.
The lowest agriculture value added in Bangladesh was 10.71% in 2025.
Bangladesh ranks 64th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's agriculture value added is projected to reach 10.71% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Bangladesh in 2025 was 10.71%. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Bangladesh Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}