Romania Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Romania's agriculture value added was 2.58% in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Romania's agriculture value added stood at 2.58% in 2025, a decline of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.58% by 2025. Romania ranked 130th globally.
Romania's Agriculture Value Added, measured in constant 2011 prices, has experienced a significant decline over the past 36 years, from an all-time peak of 21.81 in 1990 to 2.58 in 2025, ranking it 130th globally. This downward trend is starkly evident when compared to its peer countries, with Spain recording a corresponding value of 2.59 in 2025. The substantial drop in agricultural output is largely attributed to the country's post-communist economic reforms and subsequent integration into the global market. As a result, Romania's agricultural sector has struggled to adapt to increased competition and market fluctuations. In contrast, Hungary, which has a similar economic profile, managed to maintain a stable agricultural value added of 2.57 in 2025. To reverse this trend, Romania would need to invest in modernizing its agricultural practices, improving crop yields, and promoting sustainable farming methods, potentially driven by EU funding or domestic policy initiatives.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.82% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.20% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.58% | −0.23% | #130 |
| 2024 | 2.81% | −0.51% | #57 |
| 2023 | 3.32% | −0.49% | #71 |
| 2022 | 3.82% | −0.80% | #74 |
| 2021 | 4.62% | +0.54% | #83 |
| 2020 | 4.07% | −0.24% | #77 |
| 2019 | 4.31% | −0.20% | #84 |
| 2018 | 4.51% | +0.07% | #87 |
| 2017 | 4.44% | +0.15% | #83 |
| 2016 | 4.29% | −0.13% | #79 |
| 2015 | 4.43% | −0.52% | #82 |
| 2014 | 4.95% | −0.56% | #86 |
| 2013 | 5.51% | +0.97% | #91 |
| 2012 | 4.54% | −1.41% | #82 |
| 2011 | 5.95% | +0.77% | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Romania's agriculture value added was 2.58% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's agriculture value added peaked at 21.81% in 1990.
The lowest agriculture value added in Romania was 2.58% in 2025.
Romania ranks 130th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's agriculture value added is projected to reach 2.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Romania in 2025 was 2.58%. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Romania Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}