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Zambia Agriculture Value Added

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

2.51% −0.32% (-11.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #132 Global Peak 30.48% (1993) Source World Bank

Zambia Agriculture Value Added (1960–2025)

Overview

Zambia's agriculture value added stood at 2.51% in 2025, a decline of +0.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.51% by 2025. Zambia ranked 132nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 2.30% - -
2026* trend 2.41% - -
2025* trend 2.51% - -
2025 2.51% −0.32% #132
2024 2.83% +0.60% #58
2023 2.23% −0.86% #51
2022 3.09% +0.09% #65
2021 3.00% +0.03% #65
2020 2.97% +0.11% #62
2019 2.86% −0.48% #68
2018 3.34% −0.68% #70
2017 4.02% −2.20% #79
2016 6.23% +1.25% #99
2015 4.98% −1.80% #87
2014 6.78% −1.45% #102
2013 8.23% −1.10% #111
2012 9.32% −0.33% #122
2011 9.65% +0.23% #123
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 +128.8% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 11.9%
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

Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Zambia's agriculture value added?

Zambia's agriculture value added was 2.51% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 11.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture value added in Zambia?

Zambia's agriculture value added peaked at 30.48% in 1993.

What was the lowest agriculture value added in Zambia?

The lowest agriculture value added in Zambia was 2.23% in 2023.

How does Zambia rank in agriculture value added?

Zambia ranks 132nd 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 Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's agriculture value added is projected to reach 2.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture value added of Zambia in 2025?

The agriculture value added of Zambia in 2025 was 2.51%. This ranks 132nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zambia_agriculture-value-added, title = {Zambia Agriculture Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/agriculture-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }