European Union Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
European Union's agriculture value added was 1.65% in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
European Union's agriculture value added stood at 1.65% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.65% by 2025. European Union ranked 152nd globally.
The European Union's Agriculture Value Added, as measured by the World Bank, has experienced fluctuations over the 31-year period from 1995 to 2025. The all-time peak of 2.53 in 1996 is a notable benchmark, representing a value higher than the current 1.65, which ranks the EU 152nd globally in 2025. Conversely, the all-time trough of 1.49 in 2009 marks a significant low point in the EU's agricultural output. In comparison to its peer countries, the EU's agriculture value added is surpassed by the Netherlands, with a value of 1.73, and slightly lower than Estonia's 1.79, while being comparable to Sweden's 1.43. The EU's current ranking and value added indicate a decline from its peak, suggesting a trend towards reduced agricultural output. A shift in agricultural policies or an improvement in global market conditions could potentially alter the trajectory of the EU's agriculture value added.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.65% | +0.04% | #152 |
| 2024 | 1.61% | −0.02% | #34 |
| 2023 | 1.63% | −0.05% | #39 |
| 2022 | 1.68% | +0.11% | #44 |
| 2021 | 1.57% | −0.02% | #40 |
| 2020 | 1.59% | +0.02% | #37 |
| 2019 | 1.57% | −0.02% | #38 |
| 2018 | 1.58% | −0.08% | #37 |
| 2017 | 1.66% | +0.10% | #39 |
| 2016 | 1.56% | −0.04% | #38 |
| 2015 | 1.60% | −0.06% | #37 |
| 2014 | 1.67% | −0.03% | #39 |
| 2013 | 1.70% | +0.02% | #39 |
| 2012 | 1.67% | −0.01% | #40 |
| 2011 | 1.69% | +0.08% | #39 |
Analysis
European Union's agriculture value added was 1.65% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.65% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's agriculture value added was 1.65% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
European Union's agriculture value added peaked at 2.53% in 1996.
The lowest agriculture value added in European Union was 1.49% in 2009.
European Union ranks 152nd globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's agriculture value added is projected to reach 1.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of European Union in 2025 was 1.65%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_agriculture-value-added,
title = {European Union Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}