Korea Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Korea's agriculture value added was 1.38% in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Korea's agriculture value added stood at 1.38% in 2025, a decline of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.38% by 2025. Korea ranked 158th globally.
Korea's agriculture value added has experienced a significant decline over the years, with the latest value standing at 1.38% of the country's GDP, ranking 158 globally. This represents a substantial drop from the peak of 46.29% in 1964, a year when the country's agricultural sector played a crucial role in its economy. Since then, Korea's economic transition towards industrialization and urbanization has led to a decline in the share of agriculture in its GDP. As of 2025, Korea's agriculture value added is comparable to that of peer countries such as St. Kitts and Nevis, which boasts a slightly higher value of 1.39%. The downward trend in agriculture value added suggests that Korea's economy is increasingly driven by service and manufacturing sectors. A potential shift towards more sustainable agricultural practices or increased investment in rural areas could alter the trajectory of Korea's agriculture value added, potentially leading to a stabilization or growth in this sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.29% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.38% | −0.08% | #158 |
| 2024 | 1.46% | +0.01% | #30 |
| 2023 | 1.45% | −0.00% | #36 |
| 2022 | 1.45% | −0.22% | #37 |
| 2021 | 1.67% | +0.09% | #44 |
| 2020 | 1.58% | +0.07% | #36 |
| 2019 | 1.51% | −0.09% | #36 |
| 2018 | 1.60% | −0.12% | #38 |
| 2017 | 1.71% | −0.02% | #41 |
| 2016 | 1.74% | −0.16% | #40 |
| 2015 | 1.90% | −0.05% | #44 |
| 2014 | 1.95% | −0.04% | #47 |
| 2013 | 2.00% | −0.09% | #47 |
| 2012 | 2.08% | −0.03% | #52 |
| 2011 | 2.11% | +0.06% | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Korea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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
Korea's agriculture value added was 1.38% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Korea's agriculture value added peaked at 46.29% in 1964.
The lowest agriculture value added in Korea was 1.38% in 2025.
Korea ranks 158th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Korea's agriculture value added is projected to reach 1.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Korea in 2025 was 1.38%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_korea_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Korea Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/korea/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}