Bulgaria Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Bulgaria's agriculture value added was 2.08% in 2025, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 11.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's agriculture value added stood at 2.08% in 2025, a decline of +0.27% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.08% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 143rd globally.
Bulgaria's agriculture value added has experienced a significant decline over the past few decades, with the latest figure standing at 2.08% of the country's GDP, ranking 143 globally. This represents a sharp drop from the all-time peak of 20.48% in 1997, a period marked by Bulgaria's transition from a planned to a market-based economy. The sector's value added has been largely stagnant since then, with some fluctuations. Compared to its regional peers, Bulgaria's agriculture value added is slightly below that of Czechia, which ranks 2.05%. The sector's underperformance can be attributed to various factors, including inefficient farming practices and a lack of investments in modern technology. If Bulgaria were to invest in agricultural innovation and improve its farming practices, it could potentially alter the trajectory of its agriculture value added, making it more competitive in the global market.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.28% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.68% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.08% | −0.27% | #143 |
| 2024 | 2.35% | −0.17% | #43 |
| 2023 | 2.52% | −1.19% | #58 |
| 2022 | 3.71% | −0.62% | #72 |
| 2021 | 4.33% | +0.89% | #81 |
| 2020 | 3.44% | +0.23% | #71 |
| 2019 | 3.20% | −0.20% | #71 |
| 2018 | 3.40% | −0.64% | #72 |
| 2017 | 4.04% | −0.01% | #80 |
| 2016 | 4.05% | −0.01% | #77 |
| 2015 | 4.06% | −0.50% | #76 |
| 2014 | 4.56% | +0.04% | #81 |
| 2013 | 4.52% | +0.09% | #81 |
| 2012 | 4.43% | −0.23% | #81 |
| 2011 | 4.66% | +0.63% | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's agriculture value added was 2.08% in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 11.7% decrease from the previous year.
Bulgaria's agriculture value added peaked at 20.48% in 1997.
The lowest agriculture value added in Bulgaria was 2.08% in 2025.
Bulgaria ranks 143rd globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's agriculture value added is projected to reach 2.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Bulgaria in 2025 was 2.08%. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Bulgaria Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}