United Kingdom Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
United Kingdom's agriculture value added was 0.63% in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
United Kingdom's agriculture value added stood at 0.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.63% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 175th globally.
The United Kingdom’s agriculture value added has fallen from an early‑1990s high of 1.29 in 1994 to a trough of 0.55 in 2005, and by 2025 it stood at 0.63, ranking 175th globally. This decline reflects a long‑term shift toward service‑oriented growth and the consolidation of farms, which reduced the sector’s share of gross domestic product despite modest productivity gains. Over the 36‑year span, the UK’s agricultural contribution remains well below that of peer economies such as Cuba (0.66) and the United Arab Emirates (0.67), and comparable to the Channel Islands (0.56). The modest rebound from the 2005 trough suggests that recent policy incentives for sustainable farming and diversification into high‑value crops have slowed the downward trajectory. Continued investment in agri‑technology and climate‑resilient practices will be critical if the United Kingdom is to reverse the long‑term decline and improve its standing in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.61% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.63% | −0.01% | #175 |
| 2024 | 0.64% | −0.01% | #13 |
| 2023 | 0.65% | −0.03% | #18 |
| 2022 | 0.68% | −0.02% | #21 |
| 2021 | 0.70% | +0.01% | #20 |
| 2020 | 0.68% | +0.11% | #18 |
| 2019 | 0.58% | +0.01% | #18 |
| 2018 | 0.56% | −0.04% | #16 |
| 2017 | 0.61% | +0.02% | #16 |
| 2016 | 0.59% | −0.04% | #16 |
| 2015 | 0.63% | −0.10% | #16 |
| 2014 | 0.74% | +0.10% | #18 |
| 2013 | 0.64% | +0.02% | #16 |
| 2012 | 0.62% | −0.08% | #15 |
| 2011 | 0.70% | +0.14% | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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
United Kingdom's agriculture value added was 0.63% in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
United Kingdom's agriculture value added peaked at 1.29% in 1994.
The lowest agriculture value added in United Kingdom was 0.55% in 2005.
United Kingdom ranks 175th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's agriculture value added is projected to reach 0.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of United Kingdom in 2025 was 0.63%. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_agriculture-value-added,
title = {United Kingdom Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}