Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Mexico
Mexico: Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita was 3.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Mexico, 1965–2025
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
Mexico recorded 3.9% for agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico peaked at 13.1% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2006.
Mexico ranks 120th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Mexico, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 13.1% | — |
| 1966 | 12.1% | -8.0% |
| 1967 | 11.7% | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 10.9% | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 10.4% | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 12.1% | +16.0% |
| 1971 | 12.0% | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 10.9% | -8.8% |
| 1973 | 11.5% | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 11.5% | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 11.1% | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 10.6% | -4.7% |
| 1977 | 10.5% | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 10.3% | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 9.2% | -10.6% |
| 1980 | 6.3% | -31.2% |
| 1981 | 6.4% | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 5.4% | -15.5% |
| 1983 | 5.9% | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 6.4% | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 6.5% | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 6.8% | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 6.4% | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 6.5% | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 6.7% | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 6.0% | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 4.8% | -20.1% |
| 1994 | 4.4% | -9.0% |
| 1995 | 4.1% | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 4.6% | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 4.2% | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 3.9% | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 3.5% | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 3.2% | -9.5% |
| 2001 | 3.2% | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 3.1% | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 3.2% | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 3.2% | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 2.9% | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 3.0% | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 3.0% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 3.1% | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 3.0% | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 3.0% | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 3.3% | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 3.7% | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 3.9% | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 3.9% | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 3.9% | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.7% | 10.4% | 13.1% | 5 |
| 1970s | 11.0% | 9.2% | 12.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.3% | 5.4% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.9% | 3.5% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More agriculture & rural data for Mexico
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.4963 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0388 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 539.47 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5998 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1996 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 20.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico?
- Agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico was 3.9% 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 agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 13.1% in 1965.
- What is the lowest agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2006.
- How does Mexico rank for agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?
- Mexico ranks 120th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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 Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agriculture includes the cultivation of crops and livestock production, as well as forestry, hunting, and fishing. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.