Agriculture share gdp in France
France: Agriculture share gdp 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
10.15
in 1960
All-time low
1.23
in 2009
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Agriculture share gdp in France, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
France recorded 1.4 for agriculture share gdp 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, agriculture share gdp in France peaked at 10.15 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.23, 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.
Agriculture share gdp in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.15 | — |
| 1961 | 8.72 | -14.1% |
| 1962 | 9.42 | +8.1% |
| 1963 | 8.46 | -10.2% |
| 1964 | 7.65 | -9.6% |
| 1965 | 7.46 | -2.6% |
| 1966 | 7.26 | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 7.23 | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 7 | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 6.37 | -9.0% |
| 1970 | 6.32 | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 5.79 | -8.4% |
| 1972 | 6.47 | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 6.46 | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 5.13 | -20.5% |
| 1975 | 4.55 | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 4.31 | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 4.08 | -5.2% |
| 1978 | 3.95 | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 3.92 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 3.42 | -12.8% |
| 1981 | 3.34 | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 3.84 | +15.0% |
| 1983 | 3.4 | -11.6% |
| 1984 | 3.17 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 3.15 | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 3.06 | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 2.92 | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 2.69 | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 2.96 | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 2.98 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 2.47 | -17.0% |
| 1992 | 2.46 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 2.17 | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 2.27 | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 2.31 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 2.28 | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 2.22 | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 2.24 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 2.12 | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 1.98 | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 2 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.9 | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 1.75 | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 1.72 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.58 | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 1.43 | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 1.52 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 1.42 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 1.23 | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 1.5 | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 1.55 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 1.53 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.36 | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 1.46 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 1.5 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 1.34 | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 1.43 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 1.53 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 1.41 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 1.46 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 1.46 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 1.72 | +17.6% |
| 2023 | 1.48 | -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 1.53, 92% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- France's 1.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.63, 53% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.97 | 6.37 | 10.15 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.1 | 3.92 | 6.47 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.19 | 2.69 | 3.84 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.35 | 2.12 | 2.98 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.65 | 1.23 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 | 1.34 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.47 | 1.3 | 1.72 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 164 Libya 1.5 compare
- 165 Antigua and Barbuda 1.49 compare
- 166 South Korea 1.46 compare
- 168 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.29 compare
- 169 Israel 1.29 compare
- 170 Austria 1.26 compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9478 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2973 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2498 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4097 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture share gdp in France?
- Agriculture share gdp in France was 1.4 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture share gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 10.15 in 1960.
- What is the lowest agriculture share gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 in 2009.
- How does France rank for agriculture share gdp?
- France ranks 167th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agriculture share gdp 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture share gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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