Zambia Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Zambia's agriculture value added was 2.51% in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 11.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Zambia’s agriculture value added has fallen dramatically from an early‑post‑independence high of 11.46 in 1960 to a historic low of 2.23 in 2023, before a modest rebound to 2.51 in 2025, ranking 132nd globally. The sector’s all‑time peak of 30.48 in 1993 reflects a period when maize and tobacco exports dominated the economy, but successive droughts, declining commodity prices and limited investment in agro‑processing eroded output in the following decades. By contrast, peers such as Hungary (2.57) and Oman (2.48) maintain slightly higher value added, underscoring the impact of diversified farm structures and stronger policy support in those economies. The recent uptick to 2.51 suggests that government initiatives to improve irrigation, expand fertilizer access and promote climate‑smart practices are beginning to take effect, but sustained growth will require deeper private‑sector participation and resilient supply‑chain reforms.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Zambia's agriculture value added was 2.51% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 11.4% decrease from the previous year.
Zambia's agriculture value added peaked at 30.48% in 1993.
The lowest agriculture value added in Zambia was 2.23% in 2023.
Zambia ranks 132nd globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's agriculture value added is projected to reach 2.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Zambia in 2025 was 2.51%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Zambia Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}