Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added was 395.96 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1981–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 395.96 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 455.29 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 48.28 billion current US$, in 1984.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 23rd out of 47 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 61.63 billion current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 57.85 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 49.92 billion current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1984 | 48.28 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 49.29 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 51.14 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 58.76 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 64.71 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 63.85 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 73.76 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 82.67 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1992 | 60.43 billion current US$ | -26.9% |
| 1993 | 62.23 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 64.16 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 86.34 billion current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1996 | 101.94 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 110.99 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 116.36 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 66.19 billion current US$ | -43.1% |
| 2000 | 66.06 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 67.48 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 88.37 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2003 | 97.39 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 106.36 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 125.97 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2006 | 150.13 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 179.23 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 219.86 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 214.11 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 232.73 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 243.10 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 258.92 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 278.81 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 295.77 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 275.30 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 255.20 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 267.78 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 282.19 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 372.83 billion current US$ | +32.1% |
| 2020 | 383.26 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 421.11 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 455.29 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2023 | 408.67 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 357.67 billion current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2025 | 395.96 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 56.16 billion current US$ | 48.28 billion current US$ | 64.71 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 82.51 billion current US$ | 60.43 billion current US$ | 116.36 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 131.50 billion current US$ | 66.06 billion current US$ | 219.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 276.26 billion current US$ | 232.73 billion current US$ | 372.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 403.66 billion current US$ | 357.67 billion current US$ | 455.29 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 20 Canada 42.53 billion current US$ compare
- 21 Philippines 41.85 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Algeria 41.65 billion current US$ compare
- 23 Ethiopia 41.47 billion current US$ compare
- 24 Australia 40.76 billion current US$ compare
- 25 Japan 40.15 billion current US$ compare
- 26 Malaysia 38.79 billion current US$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5534 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1791 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 299.6 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 17.9% (2025)
- Rural population 55.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa was 395.96 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 455.29 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.28 billion current US$ in 1984.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 23rd out of 47 groups with data for 2025.
- Is agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing corresponds to ISIC (Rev. 4) divisions 01-03 and includes the exploitation of vegetal and animal natural resources, comprising the activities of growing of crops, raising and breeding of animals, harvesting of timber and other plants, animals or animal products from a farm or their natural habitats.Value added is the contribution to the economy by a producer or an industry or an institutional sector, which is estimated by the total value of output produced and deducting the total value of intermediate consumption of goods and services used to produce that output. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.