Burundi Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Burundi's agriculture value added was 36.04% in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Burundi's agriculture value added stood at 36.04% in 2025, a rise of +1.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.04% by 2025. Burundi ranked 5th globally.
Burundi's agriculture value added has experienced significant fluctuations over the past five and a half decades, with a notable decline from its peak in 1970 to a trough in 2020. At 65.33, the country's agricultural output value was at its highest in 1970, while it hit a low of 30.54 in 2020. The recent upswing, with a 2025 value of 36.04, suggests a moderate recovery. In comparison, Comoros, a peer country, has maintained a relatively stable agricultural value added, with a 2025 value of 36.46. This resilience may be attributed to Comoros' more diversified economy and favorable geographical conditions. The agriculture sector remains a significant contributor to Burundi's economy, accounting for a substantial portion of the country's GDP. A sustained improvement in agricultural productivity, driven by investments in irrigation systems and crop diversification, could potentially alter the trajectory of the country's agricultural value added.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 37.84% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 36.94% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 36.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.04% | +1.13% | #5 |
| 2024 | 34.91% | +1.48% | #170 |
| 2023 | 33.43% | −1.26% | #185 |
| 2022 | 34.68% | +1.52% | #188 |
| 2021 | 33.16% | +2.62% | #187 |
| 2020 | 30.54% | −3.70% | #189 |
| 2019 | 34.25% | −1.11% | #193 |
| 2018 | 35.35% | −2.05% | #195 |
| 2017 | 37.40% | +1.85% | #198 |
| 2016 | 35.56% | +0.31% | #197 |
| 2015 | 35.25% | +0.29% | #199 |
| 2014 | 34.96% | −3.41% | #198 |
| 2013 | 38.37% | +2.86% | #199 |
| 2012 | 35.51% | −1.19% | #196 |
| 2011 | 36.70% | −1.73% | #195 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Burundi's agriculture value added was 36.04% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's agriculture value added peaked at 65.33% in 1970.
The lowest agriculture value added in Burundi was 30.54% in 2020.
Burundi ranks 5th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's agriculture value added is projected to reach 36.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Burundi in 2025 was 36.04%. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Burundi Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}