Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
2.76%−0.05% (-1.8%)
Year 2025Rank #124 GlobalPeak 9.32% (1961)Source World Bank
South Africa Agriculture Value Added (1960–2025)
Overview
South Africa's agriculture value added stood at 2.76% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.76% by 2025. South Africa ranked 124th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
South Africa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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
What is South Africa's agriculture value added?▾
South Africa's agriculture value added was 2.76% in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest agriculture value added in South Africa?▾
South Africa's agriculture value added peaked at 9.32% in 1961.
What was the lowest agriculture value added in South Africa?▾
The lowest agriculture value added in South Africa was 1.93% in 2013.
How does South Africa rank in agriculture value added?▾
South Africa ranks 124th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture value added?▾
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected agriculture value added of South Africa in 2025?▾
South Africa's agriculture value added is projected to reach 2.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the agriculture value added of South Africa in 2025?▾
The agriculture value added of South Africa in 2025 was 2.76%. This ranks 124th in the world.
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@misc{historysaid_south-africa_agriculture-value-added,
title = {South Africa Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-africa/agriculture-value-added},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}