Norway Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Norway's agriculture value added was 2.13% in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Norway's agriculture value added stood at 2.13% in 2025, a rise of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.13% by 2025. Norway ranked 141st globally.
Norway’s agriculture value added has contracted sharply since the all‑time peak of 5.10 in 1970, falling to a trough of 1.08 in 2012 before modestly recovering to 2.13 in 2025, placing the country 141st globally. Over the 56‑year coverage period the sector’s contribution to GDP has consistently lagged behind that of comparable small‑economy peers; Grenada records 2.24 and Antigua and Barbuda 2.09, while Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia sit at 2.08 and 2.27 respectively. The long‑term decline reflects structural shifts toward services and high‑value manufacturing, limited arable land, and climate constraints that have reduced farm profitability. Despite the recent uptick, Norway’s agricultural share remains well below its historical maximum and below many peers with similar rankings. Continued investment in precision farming, diversification into niche high‑value products, and policies that mitigate climate impacts could further reverse the downward trajectory and stabilize the sector’s contribution in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.32% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.22% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.13% | +0.05% | #141 |
| 2024 | 2.08% | −0.00% | #42 |
| 2023 | 2.08% | +0.45% | #47 |
| 2022 | 1.63% | +0.04% | #42 |
| 2021 | 1.60% | −0.25% | #42 |
| 2020 | 1.84% | +0.06% | #42 |
| 2019 | 1.78% | −0.03% | #46 |
| 2018 | 1.81% | −0.11% | #44 |
| 2017 | 1.92% | −0.12% | #48 |
| 2016 | 2.03% | +0.55% | #50 |
| 2015 | 1.48% | +0.10% | #35 |
| 2014 | 1.38% | +0.13% | #34 |
| 2013 | 1.25% | +0.18% | #32 |
| 2012 | 1.08% | −0.23% | #27 |
| 2011 | 1.30% | −0.22% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway 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
Norway's agriculture value added was 2.13% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Norway's agriculture value added peaked at 5.10% in 1970.
The lowest agriculture value added in Norway was 1.08% in 2012.
Norway ranks 141st globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Norway's agriculture value added is projected to reach 2.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Norway in 2025 was 2.13%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Norway Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}