United States Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
United States's agriculture value added was 0.96% in 2021, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2021.
Overview
United States's agriculture value added stood at 0.96% in 2021, a rise of +0.01% from 2020. United States ranked 27th globally.
The United States’ agriculture value added, measured as a share of gross domestic product, fell from an all‑time peak of 1.34 in 1997 to a trough of 0.84 in 2019 before modestly recovering to 0.96 in 2021, placing the country 27th globally. This long‑term decline reflects structural shifts toward higher‑value services and manufacturing, as well as modest productivity gains that have not kept pace with the rapid expansion of other sectors. Compared with peers of similar rank, the United States remains above Trinidad and Tobago’s 0.91 and United Arab Emirates’ 0.89, yet trails Japan’s 1.01 and Ireland’s 1.03, underscoring a relative weakness in farm‑sector contribution despite its large land base. The modest rebound in 2021 suggests that policy incentives for sustainable farming, technology adoption, and export diversification could stabilise the share, but without targeted interventions the downward trajectory is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.96% | +0.01% | #27 |
| 2020 | 0.95% | +0.11% | #24 |
| 2019 | 0.84% | −0.07% | #26 |
| 2018 | 0.90% | −0.04% | #25 |
| 2017 | 0.95% | +0.00% | #26 |
| 2016 | 0.94% | −0.09% | #27 |
| 2015 | 1.03% | −0.14% | #27 |
| 2014 | 1.17% | −0.15% | #27 |
| 2013 | 1.32% | +0.17% | #35 |
| 2012 | 1.15% | −0.05% | #30 |
| 2011 | 1.20% | +0.17% | #27 |
| 2010 | 1.03% | +0.07% | #22 |
| 2009 | 0.96% | −0.09% | #21 |
| 2008 | 1.05% | −0.02% | #25 |
| 2007 | 1.08% | +0.07% | #22 |
Analysis
United States's agriculture value added was 0.96% in 2021, a rise of +0.01% from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's agriculture value added was 0.96% in 2021. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
United States's agriculture value added peaked at 1.34% in 1997.
The lowest agriculture value added in United States was 0.84% in 2019.
United States ranks 27th globally in agriculture value added as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The agriculture value added of United States in 2021 was 0.96%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_agriculture-value-added,
title = {United States Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}