Share of GDP from agriculture in France
France: Share of GDP from agriculture was 1.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.4%
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
167th
of 203 countries
All-time high
10.1%
in 1960
All-time low
1.2%
in 2009
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Share of GDP from agriculture in France, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
France recorded 1.4% for share of gdp from agriculture in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in France peaked at 10.1% in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2009.
France ranks 167th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of GDP from agriculture in France, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | — |
| 1961 | 8.7% | -14.1% |
| 1962 | 9.4% | +8.1% |
| 1963 | 8.5% | -10.2% |
| 1964 | 7.7% | -9.6% |
| 1965 | 7.5% | -2.6% |
| 1966 | 7.3% | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 7.2% | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 7.0% | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 6.4% | -9.0% |
| 1970 | 6.3% | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 5.8% | -8.4% |
| 1972 | 6.5% | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 5.1% | -20.5% |
| 1975 | 4.6% | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 4.3% | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 4.1% | -5.2% |
| 1978 | 3.9% | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 3.9% | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 3.4% | -12.8% |
| 1981 | 3.3% | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 3.8% | +15.0% |
| 1983 | 3.4% | -11.6% |
| 1984 | 3.2% | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 3.2% | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 3.1% | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 2.9% | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 2.7% | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 3.0% | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 3.0% | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 2.5% | -17.0% |
| 1992 | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 2.2% | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 2.3% | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 2.3% | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 2.3% | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 2.2% | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 2.2% | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 2.1% | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 2.0% | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 2.0% | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.9% | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 1.7% | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.6% | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 1.4% | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 1.5% | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.4% | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 1.5% | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 1.5% | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 1.4% | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 1.5% | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | +17.6% |
| 2023 | 1.5% | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 1.3% | -12.5% |
| 2025 | 1.4% | +8.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.5%, 92% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- France's 1.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.6%, 53% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.0% | 6.4% | 10.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 164 Libya 1.5% compare
- 165 Antigua and Barbuda 1.5% compare
- 166 South Korea 1.5% compare
- 168 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.3% compare
- 169 Israel 1.3% compare
- 170 Austria 1.3% compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2115 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
- Rural population 21.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in France?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in France was 1.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 10.1% in 1960.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2009.
- How does France rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- France ranks 167th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).