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Sri Lanka Agriculture Value Added

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP  NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS

8.21% −0.09% (-1.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #77 Global Peak 33.53% (1974) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka Agriculture Value Added (1960–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's agriculture value added stood at 8.21% in 2025, a decline of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.21% by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 77th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 8.10% - -
2026* trend 8.15% - -
2025* trend 8.21% - -
2025 8.21% −0.09% #77
2024 8.30% +0.18% #104
2023 8.12% −0.32% #112
2022 8.45% −0.34% #114
2021 8.79% +0.54% #116
2020 8.25% +1.00% #111
2019 7.26% −0.34% #113
2018 7.59% +0.16% #116
2017 7.43% +0.17% #112
2016 7.26% −0.96% #110
2015 8.22% +0.14% #112
2014 8.08% +0.16% #108
2013 7.92% +0.01% #109
2012 7.91% −1.62% #107
2011 9.53% +0.48% #121
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +38.3% GDP growth 5.0% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Sri Lanka's agriculture value added?

Sri Lanka's agriculture value added was 8.21% in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture value added in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's agriculture value added peaked at 33.53% in 1974.

What was the lowest agriculture value added in Sri Lanka?

The lowest agriculture value added in Sri Lanka was 7.26% in 2019.

How does Sri Lanka rank in agriculture value added?

Sri Lanka ranks 77th 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 Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's agriculture value added is projected to reach 8.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture value added of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The agriculture value added of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 8.21%. This ranks 77th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_agriculture-value-added, title = {Sri Lanka Agriculture Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/agriculture-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }