Zimbabwe Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Zimbabwe's agriculture value added was 5.62% in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 35.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's agriculture value added stood at 5.62% in 2025, a decline of +3.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.62% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 98th globally.
Zimbabwe’s agriculture value added has fallen dramatically over the 61‑year series, sliding from an early‑period level of 18.76 in 1965 to a historic low of 5.62 in 2025, the lowest figure among the 98 economies for which the World Bank reports data. The sector’s all‑time peak of 22.71 in 2019 was quickly erased by a steep decline that accelerated after 2020, leaving Zimbabwe well below peers such as Brazil (5.83) and Argentina (5.60) in the same year. The contraction reflects a combination of climate shocks, land‑reform uncertainties and limited access to finance, which have eroded productivity and output. While the 2025 trough underscores the depth of the challenge, modest improvements in input supply chains, irrigation infrastructure and market integration could stabilize the downward trajectory. If policy reforms succeed in attracting investment and enhancing resilience, the agriculture value‑added share may begin to recover in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -1.24% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.62% | −3.07% | #98 |
| 2024 | 8.69% | −2.81% | #106 |
| 2023 | 11.49% | −5.57% | #131 |
| 2022 | 17.06% | −4.42% | #155 |
| 2021 | 21.49% | +0.64% | #166 |
| 2020 | 20.85% | −1.86% | #167 |
| 2019 | 22.71% | +15.39% | #176 |
| 2018 | 7.32% | +0.07% | #110 |
| 2017 | 7.25% | −0.63% | #108 |
| 2016 | 7.87% | −0.41% | #113 |
| 2015 | 8.28% | −0.46% | #114 |
| 2014 | 8.74% | +1.60% | #116 |
| 2013 | 7.15% | −0.90% | #105 |
| 2012 | 8.04% | −0.62% | #109 |
| 2011 | 8.67% | −0.94% | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's agriculture value added was 5.62% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 35.3% decrease from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's agriculture value added peaked at 22.71% in 2019.
The lowest agriculture value added in Zimbabwe was 5.62% in 2025.
Zimbabwe ranks 98th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's agriculture value added is projected to reach 5.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 5.62%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Zimbabwe Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}