The average for 2023 based on 176 countries was 9.8 percent. The highest value was in the Comoros: 35.94 percent and the lowest value was in Malta: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of 2023, Niger registered the agricultural sector's highest contribution to the GDP in Africa, at over ** percent. Comoros and Ethiopia followed, with agriculture, forestry, and fishing accounting for approximately ** percent and ** percent of the GDP, respectively. On the other hand, Botswana, Djibouti, Libya, Zambia, and South Africa were the African countries with the lowest percentage of the GDP generated by the agricultural sector. Agriculture remains a pillar of Africa’s economy Despite the significant variations across countries, agriculture is a key sector in Africa. In 2022, it represented around ** percent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP, growing by over *** percentage points compared to 2011. The agricultural industry also strongly contributes to the continent’s job market. The number of people employed in the primary sector in Africa grew from around *** million in 2011 to *** million in 2021. In proportion, agriculture employed approximately ** percent of Africa’s working population in 2021. Agricultural activities attracted a large share of the labor force in Central, East, and West Africa, which registered percentages over the regional average. On the other hand, North Africa recorded the lowest share of employment in agriculture, as the regional economy relies significantly on the industrial and service sectors. Cereals are among the most produced crops Sudan and South Africa are the African countries with the largest agricultural areas. Respectively, they devote around *** million and **** million hectares of land to growing crops. Agricultural production varies significantly across African countries in terms of products and volume. Cereals such as rice, corn, and wheat are among the main crops on the continent, also representing a staple in most countries. The leading cereal producers are Ethiopia, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa. Together, they recorded a cereal output of almost *** million metric tons in 2021. Additionally, rice production was concentrated in Nigeria, Egypt, Madagascar, and Tanzania.

The average for 2023 based on 42 countries was 9.02 percent. The highest value was in Afghanistan: 34.74 percent and the lowest value was in Singapore: 0.03 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of 2024, Sudan was the North African country with the highest contribution share of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the gross domestic product (GDP), with this industry constituting around **** percent of the economy. Overall, the agriculture sector plays a vital role within the North African countries, contributing at least **** percent to each national GDP of the region. The only exception was Libya, where agricultural activities only made up *** percent of the GDP, respectively. In Sudan, the contribution of agriculture to GDP dropped sharply between 2021 and 2023, largely due to climate-related challenges and the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. However, in 2024, the share rebounded to over ** percent, likely because the war severely weakened the industrial and service sectors, shrinking overall GDP and making agriculture’s relative share appear larger. Additionally, as urban jobs disappeared, many Sudanese turned to rural areas and subsistence farming, boosting informal agricultural activity. Agriculture and Economics Across Africa, agriculture is a core pillar of the economy, representing ** percent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP in 2023, led by Niger and Comoros. In addition to its economic presence, the sector also plays an important role in contributing to the job market. In fact, the number of people employed in agriculture in the continent reached almost *** million in 2023. While Central and Western Africa boasted large shares of the agricultural workforce, North Africa recorded the lowest share of employment in the industry, due to the region’s heavy reliance on industrial and service sectors. Harvest and Land
The primary crops grown in Africa are roots and tubers, along with cereals. In fact, Egypt and Morocco led the North African region in 2023, with the highest amounts of cereals produced. Within the continent, Sudan and South Africa possess the largest agricultural land areas, with around *** million and **** million hectares, respectively. However, Burundi dedicated the largest share of land to growing crops at ** percent, with Rwanda following close behind at ** percent.

The average for 2023 based on 10 countries was 10.74 percent. The highest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 22.72 percent and the lowest value was in Singapore: 0.03 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

According to preliminary data, the agricultural sector contributed around 6.8 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) of China in 2024, whereas 36.5 percent of the economic value added originated from the industrial sector and 54.6 percent from the service sector, respectively. The total GDP of China at current prices amounted to approximately 134.91 trillion yuan in 2024. Economic development in China The gross domestic product (GDP) serves as a primary indicator to measure the economic performance of a country or a region. It is generally defined as the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country in a specific period of time. It includes all of private and public spending, government spending, investments, and net exports which are calculated as total exports minus imports. In other words, GDP represents the size of the economy.With its national economy growing at an exceptional annual growth rate of above nine percent for three decades in succession, China had become the worlds’ second largest economy by 2010, surpassing all other economies but the United States. Even though China's GDP growth has cooled down in recent years, its economy still expanded at roughly two times the pace of the United States in 2024. Breakdown of GDP in China When compared to other developed countries, the proportions of agriculture and industry in China's GDP are significantly higher. Even though agriculture is a major industry in the United States, it only accounted for about one percent of the economy in 2023. While the service sector contributed to more than 70 percent of the economy in most developed countries, it's share was considerably lower in China. This was not only due to China's lower development level, but also to the country’s focus on manufacturing and export. However, as the future limitations of this growth model become more and more apparent, China is trying to shift it's economic focus to the high-tech and service sectors. Accordingly, growth rates of the service sector have been considerably higher than in industry and agriculture in the years before the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

As of 2023, Algeria was the North African country with the highest contribution share of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the gross domestic product (GDP), with this industry constituting around 13.2 percent of the economy. Overall, the agriculture sector plays a vital role within the North African countries, contributing at least10 percent to each national GDP of the region. The only exceptions are Sudan and Libya, where agricultural activities made up 5.6 percent and 1.6 percent of the GDP, respectively. For Sudan, the contribution of agriculture to the GDP dropped significantly compared to previous years due to several factors such as changes to the climate, and the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed forces and the Paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces since mid-April 2023. Agriculture and Economics Across Africa, agriculture is a core pillar of the economy, representing 17 percent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP in 2022, led by Sierra Leone and Niger. In addition to its economic presence, the sector also plays an important role in contributing to the job market. In fact, the number of people employed in agriculture in the continent reached 229 million in 2021. While Central and Western Africa boasted large shares of the agricultural workforce, North Africa recorded the lowest share of employment in the industry, due to the region’s heavy reliance on industrial and service sectors. Harvest and Land
The primary crops grown in Africa are roots and tubers, along with cereals. In fact, Egypt and Morocco led the North African region in 2021, with the highest amounts of cereals produced. Within the continent, Sudan and South Africa possess the largest agricultural land areas, with around 113 million and 96.3 million hectares, respectively. However, Burundi dedicated the largest share of land to growing crops at 82 percent, with Rwanda following close behind at 81 percent.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 7.99 percent. The highest value was in Bolivia: 13.47 percent and the lowest value was in Chile: 3.49 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In the second quarter of 2023, the agricultural sector generated about ** percent of Nigeria's gross domestic product. The largest contribution was from crop production, which covered nearly ** percent of the GDP. Agriculture accounted for a significant portion of Nigeria's GDP as a key activity for the country's economy after oil. Nevertheless, agricultural activities provide a livelihood for many Nigerians, whereas the wealth generated by oil reaches a restricted share of people.

In 2024, Niger's real GDP is estimated to grow by 10.4 percent compared to the previous year. During 2023, the GDP is estimated to have increased by only 1.4 percent, nevertheless a positive trend. The country's real GDP is forecast to continue growing but at a slower pace. Between 2025 and 2029, it is expected to grow annually by roughly six percent. Furthermore, the GDPs of Senegal, Libya, and Rwanda might increase by around 8.3 percent, 7.8 percent, and 6.9 percent during 2024, respectively. Niger: A dependence on agriculture A large portion of Niger's economy comes from agriculture. In 2022, agriculture accounted for almost 40 percent of the GDP. Niger is not the only country in Africa where agriculture plays a crucial role. For example, agriculture made up nearly 60 percent of Sierra Leone’s GDP in 2022. Such dependence could mean that any disruptions in the agricultural products market could have significant effects on the country's GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa's economy will be among the fastest-growing regions worldwide Three African countries have significantly larger economies, namely, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt. As of 2022, these countries' GDP stood at nearly 477.4 billion, 475.2 billion, and 405.7 billion U.S. dollars. Furthermore, it is anticipated that Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP growth in 2026 will rank as the second-fastest growing economic region in the world after the ASEAN-5 countries, with a growth rate of approximately four percent. In contrast, economic areas such as the European Union are forecast to grow at only about 1.5 percent in the same year.

The average for 2023 based on 16 countries was 4.79 percent. The highest value was in Algeria: 13.09 percent and the lowest value was in Bahrain: 0.25 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2022, preliminary figures showed that the gross domestic product (GDP) from plantation crops in Indonesia was slightly over *** trillion Indonesian rupiah. Indonesia is one of the world’s leading producers of agricultural products, and the majority of the Indonesian population is dependent on this sector. Smallholders play a key role in ensuring food security Indonesia’s agricultural sector consists of large companies and smallholders. While the large companies are either owned by the government or private estates, smallholders are usually family-run and often sell their products directly to the consumers. In many of Indonesia’s major crop industries such as coconut, rubber, and coffee, the planted area of smallholders accounted for more than that of the large estate companies in total. Smallholders in Indonesia thus play a key role in securing food availability and its access to individual consumers. Fisheries sector’s importance in Indonesia The fisheries sector in Indonesia also plays an important role in supporting its food security, since a large proportion of Indonesians live in the coastal areas and fish is one of the staple foods in the local diet. However, despite being the world’s biggest archipelago and one of the world’s largest producers of seafood, the GDP contribution of the fisheries sector in Indonesia only accounted for less than ***** percent of Indonesia’s GDP. In the past few years, the Indonesian government has been focusing more on this sector, and aimed to transform Indonesia into a global maritime axis.

In 2023, preliminary figures indicated that the manufacturing sector contributed approximately ***** percent of Indonesia's GDP, making it the largest contributor to the nation's economy. It was followed by the wholesale and retail trade and agricultural sectors. With its abundant resources, Indonesia ranks among the largest economies in the world. Economic development in Indonesia Indonesia’s GDP is expected to rise steadily until 2029, suggesting consistent economic growth. Resonating with this pattern, foreign direct investment in Indonesia has steadily increased over the past few years. However, the government still grapples with inflation rates and a budget deficit, with government revenue consistently lower than expenditure. Despite these challenges, Indonesia aims to become one of the top five largest economies globally by 2045. The manufacturing sector’s growth and investment Over the years, Indonesia has become an increasingly attractive destination for investments due to its economic expansion and large labor force. As of 2023, the GDP growth rate for Indonesia’s manufacturing sector was projected to be nearly **** percent. Across the various segments of the sector, the highest investment value came from basic metals manufacturing, demonstrating its important role in driving industrial growth.

GDP from Agriculture in India decreased to 6773.89 INR Billion in the first quarter of 2025 from 7757.32 INR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - India Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The average for 2023 based on 22 countries was 26.62 percent. The highest value was in Niger: 47.81 percent and the lowest value was in Sudan: 5.47 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

During the post-war economic boom, between the Second World War and the 1970s' recession, virtually all areas of Europe experienced significant economic growth. While this period is known as the "Golden Age of Capitalism" in Western Europe, communist countries in Eastern Europe (with socialist economic systems) generally experienced higher GDP growth rates in the 1950s and 1960s. Although most of these economies entered the period at a much less-developed stage than the likes of Britain, France, or West Germany, the Soviet model proved to be an economic success in these decades. Controlling the means of production The transition to communism across Eastern Europe saw the nationalization of most industries, as governments took control of the means of production in their respective countries. As much of Eastern Europe entered the period with relatively-low levels of industrialization compared to the west, this meant that governments could dictate the development of their manufacturing and retail industries. By the end of the 1960s, state-owned endeavors in Eastern Europe were responsible for over 95 percent of national income. Problems did arise, however, when states attempted to take control of the agricultural sector, as many of the families who owned the land were unwilling to part with it. Agriculture proved to be the only major industry not mostly owned by the state during Eastern Europe's communist era; in the long term, agriculture suffered due to the lack of government investment in such state-run economic systems. Variations There is a correlation between the sides taken during the Second World War and the speed of economic growth in each decade; the Allied nations of Czechoslovakia, Poland, the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia all experienced faster economic growth in the 1950s; whereas the Axis nations of Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania saw faster growth in the 1960s. East Germany was the exception to this rule, as its economy was much more developed than other former-Axis powers. The speed of recovery in these countries was the largest contributor to variations in growth rates, although regional variations in governance did influence development in later years (particularly in Yugoslavia).

The average for 2023 based on 50 countries was 6.82 percent. The highest value was in Tonga: 17.51 percent and the lowest value was in Lebanon: 0.97 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 44 countries was 14.23 percent. The highest value was in the Comoros: 37.19 percent and the lowest value was in Djibouti: 1.76 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This statistic shows the share of economic sectors in the global gross domestic product (GDP) from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, agriculture contributed 4.02 percent, industry contributed approximately 25.97 percent and services contributed about 66.24 percent to the global gross domestic product. See global GDP for comparison.

In 2023, just over 55.36 percent of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP) came from its service sector. Agriculture contributed the second largest amount, while eleven percent came from the industry sector. The majority of the Nepalese population lives in rural areas, and are depended on agriculture for their livelihood. A struggling but strong population Around 63 percent of Nepal’s 29.6 million inhabitants are part of the workforce, i.e. between 15 to 64 years old. Though the country has a very low unemployment rate (probably due to the fact that agricultural occupations are usually not taken into account when calculating national unemployment) , it is considered a country weighed down by high poverty, with a consistent trade deficit and a volatile inflation rate. However, recent perceptions of children’s living standards when they grow up in Nepal are overwhelmingly of the opinion that the standard of living is better. The Nepalese economy Nepal has robust ties with the country of India, which is both the country’s main export partner, as well as its main import partner . Nepal’s economy has been under the influence of political instability over the course of the country’s history: a monarchy until the early 2000s, it then became a republic with a Maoist-dominated government. Lately, Nepal made several attempts to improve its economic situation, but still relies heavily on remittances and foreign aid.