Countries Where Agriculture Dominates GDP (2022)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2022
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Syrian Arab Republic leads with agriculture value added (% of gdp) of 43.1%.
Guinea-Bissau ranks #2 at 42.2%.
Chad ranks #3 at 37.7%.
Comoros ranks #4 at 36.6%.
Burundi ranks #5 at 34.9%.
Top 25 Countries by Agriculture Value Added (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Agriculture Value Added (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 43.1% | 2022 |
| 2 |  Guinea-Bissau | 42.2% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Chad | 37.7% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Comoros | 36.6% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Burundi | 34.9% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Ethiopia | 34.8% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Afghanistan | 34.7% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Niger | 34.5% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Liberia | 33.8% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Mali | 33.3% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Malawi | 31.8% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Guinea | 31.0% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Solomon Islands | 29.7% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Sierra Leone | 29.2% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Central African Republic | 27.9% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Kiribati | 27.2% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Nigeria | 25.9% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Mozambique | 25.2% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Uganda | 24.6% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Rwanda | 24.6% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Vanuatu | 24.3% | 2022 |
| 22 |  Benin | 24.2% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Pakistan | 23.7% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Tanzania | 23.3% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Tajikistan | 22.9% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest agriculture value added (% of gdp) in 2022?
Syrian Arab Republic has the highest agriculture value added (% of gdp) at 43.1% in 2022.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 198 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.