India Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
India's agriculture value added was 15.23% in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
India's agriculture value added stood at 15.23% in 2025, a decline of +1.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.23% by 2025. India ranked 50th globally.
India's agriculture value added has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with a peak of 42.75 in 1967 and a trough of 15.23 in 2025. The country's agricultural sector has witnessed a decline in recent years, with the value added in 2025 ranking 50th globally. This is comparable to other low-income countries such as Haiti, which ranked 15th with a value added of 15.26 in 2025. The sector's performance in India has been affected by various factors, including changes in climate, economic growth, and government policies. The sector's contribution to the country's GDP has also been declining, from 42.75 in 1967 to 15.23 in 2025, indicating a shift towards other sectors such as services and manufacturing. To reverse this trend, the Indian government may consider implementing policies that support agricultural growth, such as investing in irrigation infrastructure and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 14.04% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 14.63% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.23% | −1.06% | #50 |
| 2024 | 16.29% | +0.09% | #135 |
| 2023 | 16.19% | −0.35% | #144 |
| 2022 | 16.55% | −0.83% | #149 |
| 2021 | 17.37% | −1.30% | #158 |
| 2020 | 18.67% | +1.91% | #158 |
| 2019 | 16.76% | +0.72% | #153 |
| 2018 | 16.03% | −0.53% | #150 |
| 2017 | 16.56% | +0.19% | #152 |
| 2016 | 16.36% | +0.19% | #150 |
| 2015 | 16.17% | −0.62% | #151 |
| 2014 | 16.79% | −0.36% | #151 |
| 2013 | 17.15% | +0.30% | #155 |
| 2012 | 16.85% | −0.35% | #153 |
| 2011 | 17.19% | +0.17% | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. 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
India's agriculture value added was 15.23% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
India's agriculture value added peaked at 42.75% in 1967.
The lowest agriculture value added in India was 15.23% in 2025.
India ranks 50th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's agriculture value added is projected to reach 15.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of India in 2025 was 15.23%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {India Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}