Sri Lanka Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Sri Lanka's agriculture value added was 8.21% in 2025, ranked 77th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Sri Lanka's agriculture value added has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the sector contributing 8.21% to the country's GDP as of 2025. This value ranks 77th globally, placing Sri Lanka behind several peer countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo with a value of 8.33%. The sector's all-time peak occurred in 1974, when it contributed 33.53% to the country's GDP, underscoring the importance of agriculture in Sri Lanka's economy during that era. Conversely, the sector's all-time trough was recorded in 2019, when it contributed a mere 7.26% to the country's GDP. The drastic decline in agriculture value added over the years can be attributed to various factors including shifting economic priorities and structural changes in the agricultural sector. A sustained increase in foreign investment and improved agricultural practices may potentially alter the trajectory of Sri Lanka's agriculture value added, enabling the sector to regain its historical significance in the country's economy.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Sri Lanka's agriculture value added was 8.21% in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's agriculture value added peaked at 33.53% in 1974.
The lowest agriculture value added in Sri Lanka was 7.26% in 2019.
Sri Lanka ranks 77th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's agriculture value added is projected to reach 8.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 8.21%. This ranks 77th in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}