China Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
China's agriculture value added was 6.57% in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
China's agriculture value added stood at 6.57% in 2025, a decline of +0.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.57% by 2025. China ranked 89th globally.
China’s agriculture value added, measured in constant 2010 US dollars, has fallen from an early‑period high of 41.56 in 1968 to a 2025 level of 6.57, placing the country 89th in the world and ranking it alongside peers such as Armenia (6.65) and Gabon (6.56). The 66‑year series shows a steady decline after the post‑Mao reforms of the 1970s, when the sector’s contribution to GDP began to shrink as industrialisation accelerated and rural labour migrated to factories. The all‑time trough recorded in 2025 reflects the combined impact of mechanisation, urbanisation and policy emphasis on high‑tech manufacturing, which have reduced the relative weight of primary production. Despite the low absolute figure, the sector still supports a large population and food security concerns. Continued investment in modern agricultural technologies and climate‑resilient practices could stabilise the downward trajectory, but without a policy shift the share of agriculture in China’s economy is likely to remain modest.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 6.22% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.40% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.57% | −0.21% | #89 |
| 2024 | 6.78% | −0.11% | #91 |
| 2023 | 6.89% | −0.26% | #100 |
| 2022 | 7.15% | +0.06% | #103 |
| 2021 | 7.09% | −0.45% | #103 |
| 2020 | 7.54% | +0.53% | #104 |
| 2019 | 7.01% | +0.09% | #108 |
| 2018 | 6.92% | −0.41% | #107 |
| 2017 | 7.33% | −0.57% | #110 |
| 2016 | 7.90% | −0.32% | #114 |
| 2015 | 8.22% | −0.26% | #113 |
| 2014 | 8.48% | −0.30% | #114 |
| 2013 | 8.78% | −0.18% | #118 |
| 2012 | 8.97% | −0.07% | #119 |
| 2011 | 9.03% | −0.13% | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
China's agriculture value added was 6.57% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
China's agriculture value added peaked at 41.56% in 1968.
The lowest agriculture value added in China was 6.57% in 2025.
China ranks 89th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
China's agriculture value added is projected to reach 6.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of China in 2025 was 6.57%. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_agriculture-value-added,
title = {China Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}