Kiribati Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Kiribati's agriculture value added was 27.03% in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's agriculture value added stood at 27.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.15% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.03% by 2025. Kiribati ranked 16th globally.
Kiribati’s agriculture value added has risen steadily since the series began in 1979, when it was recorded at 18.37, reaching an all‑time peak of 38.92 in 1992 before falling to a trough of 7.09 two years earlier. By 2025 the indicator stood at 27.03, placing the island nation 16th in the world and closely matching peers such as Vanuatu (27.29) and Sierra Leone (27.19). The post‑peak decline in the early 1990s coincided with a series of cyclones and the depletion of fertile coastal soils, while the subsequent recovery reflects modest diversification into cash crops and increased reliance on subsistence farming. Over the 46‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory since the 1990 trough suggests resilience, yet future gains will depend on climate‑adaptation measures, investment in irrigation, and the mitigation of sea‑level rise that threatens arable land.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 27.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 27.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 27.03% | −0.15% | #16 |
| 2023 | 27.19% | −0.29% | #175 |
| 2022 | 27.47% | +2.76% | #180 |
| 2021 | 24.72% | −2.25% | #178 |
| 2020 | 26.96% | −0.01% | #184 |
| 2019 | 26.98% | +0.17% | #188 |
| 2018 | 26.81% | −4.22% | #185 |
| 2017 | 31.03% | +3.96% | #189 |
| 2016 | 27.07% | +4.15% | #185 |
| 2015 | 22.92% | −2.38% | #175 |
| 2014 | 25.30% | +1.63% | #180 |
| 2013 | 23.67% | −1.57% | #173 |
| 2012 | 25.23% | −0.48% | #175 |
| 2011 | 25.71% | +1.06% | #175 |
| 2010 | 24.66% | −2.02% | #168 |
Analysis
Kiribati's agriculture value added was 27.03% in 2025, a decline of −0.15% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 27.03% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's agriculture value added was 27.03% in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Kiribati's agriculture value added peaked at 38.92% in 1992.
The lowest agriculture value added in Kiribati was 7.09% in 1990.
Kiribati ranks 16th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's agriculture value added is projected to reach 27.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Kiribati in 2025 was 27.03%. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Kiribati Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}