Tanzania Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Tanzania's agriculture value added was 22.77% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's agriculture value added stood at 22.77% in 2025, a decline of +0.55% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.77% by 2025. Tanzania ranked 27th globally.
Tanzania’s agriculture value added has fallen from 28.95 in 1990 to 22.77 in 2025, placing the country 27th globally and marking its all‑time trough after a peak of 30.87 in 1993. Over the 36‑year series, the sector’s contribution has contracted by roughly 6.2 percentage points, reflecting persistent challenges such as limited mechanisation, climate‑related yield volatility and modest investment in agro‑processing. By contrast, neighboring Kenya recorded a slightly lower 2025 figure of 21.68, while Benin posted 23.77, underscoring that Tanzania’s decline is not uniformly shared across the region. The downward trajectory coincides with broader structural shifts toward services and manufacturing, yet agriculture remains a vital source of employment and food security. Future progress will depend on policy reforms that enhance input access, promote climate‑smart practices and attract private capital, which could stabilise or even reverse the current downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 21.77% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.77% | −0.55% | #27 |
| 2024 | 23.32% | −0.37% | #155 |
| 2023 | 23.69% | −0.57% | #170 |
| 2022 | 24.26% | −0.53% | #175 |
| 2021 | 24.79% | −0.47% | #180 |
| 2020 | 25.25% | −1.34% | #180 |
| 2019 | 26.59% | −1.27% | #186 |
| 2018 | 27.87% | −0.88% | #186 |
| 2017 | 28.75% | +1.31% | #188 |
| 2016 | 27.44% | +0.70% | #187 |
| 2015 | 26.75% | +0.94% | #186 |
| 2014 | 25.80% | −0.99% | #183 |
| 2013 | 26.79% | +0.24% | #185 |
| 2012 | 26.55% | +1.57% | #180 |
| 2011 | 24.98% | −0.61% | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's agriculture value added was 22.77% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Tanzania's agriculture value added peaked at 30.87% in 1993.
The lowest agriculture value added in Tanzania was 22.77% in 2025.
Tanzania ranks 27th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's agriculture value added is projected to reach 22.77% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Tanzania in 2025 was 22.77%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Tanzania Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}