Ecuador Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Ecuador's agriculture value added was 8.89% in 2025, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's agriculture value added stood at 8.89% in 2025, a decline of +0.58% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.89% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 72nd globally.
Ecuador’s agriculture value added has contracted sharply from 33.65 % of GDP in 1960 to a modest 8.89 % in 2025, placing the country 72nd globally. The sector reached its all‑time peak of 35.25 % in 1962, shortly after the agrarian reforms of the early 1960s, but then entered a prolonged decline driven by urbanisation, diversification into oil and services, and limited investment in modern farming techniques. The lowest share was recorded in 2013 at 6.96 %, after a series of droughts and falling commodity prices eroded farm incomes. By 2025 the share has risen slightly, hovering just above the figure for Bolivia (8.92 %) and comparable to the Philippines (8.80 %). The modest rebound reflects modest policy incentives for export‑oriented crops and modest improvements in rural infrastructure, yet the sector remains vulnerable to climate variability and global price swings. Continued investment in climate‑resilient agriculture and value‑chain integration will be crucial to reverse the long‑term downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.31% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.89% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.89% | −0.58% | #72 |
| 2024 | 9.48% | +1.48% | #112 |
| 2023 | 8.00% | +0.60% | #110 |
| 2022 | 7.39% | −0.69% | #108 |
| 2021 | 8.08% | −0.31% | #113 |
| 2020 | 8.39% | +0.60% | #114 |
| 2019 | 7.79% | +0.14% | #118 |
| 2018 | 7.65% | −0.26% | #117 |
| 2017 | 7.90% | −0.17% | #117 |
| 2016 | 8.07% | +0.05% | #116 |
| 2015 | 8.02% | +0.62% | #111 |
| 2014 | 7.40% | +0.44% | #105 |
| 2013 | 6.96% | −0.04% | #103 |
| 2012 | 7.00% | −0.91% | #103 |
| 2011 | 7.91% | −0.42% | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Ecuador's agriculture value added was 8.89% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's agriculture value added peaked at 35.25% in 1962.
The lowest agriculture value added in Ecuador was 6.96% in 2013.
Ecuador ranks 72nd globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's agriculture value added is projected to reach 8.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Ecuador in 2025 was 8.89%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Ecuador Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}