How much agriculture, forestry and fishing add to Southern African economies

Mozambique’s share remained the highest of the six

The Mozambique estimate rose from 19.04% in 2000 to 27.31% in 2010 and was 25.57% in 2025. This is a comparison of the sector’s economic weight in each year. Total production also depends on the size of the economy. Source 1

Zambia’s long-run share fell

The Zambian share was 16.15% in 2000, 9.42% in 2010 and 4.11% in 2025. The 2025 value was above the 2.83% estimate for 2024. The latest change sits within a much larger shift over the full period. Source 1

The value added measure excludes intermediate inputs

An activity’s value added is its output less the inputs used to produce it. Value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing enters GDP alongside other activities. Food processing, distribution and retail are recorded under their respective sectors. Source 1

The share cannot show how many people depend on farming

The number of workers or households relying on agriculture can move differently from its share of GDP. An employment survey or farm census can measure those links. The national accounts series is suited to comparing the contribution to output. Source 1

Sources

• National accounts agriculture, forestry and fishing series via World Bank WDI
• World Bank data API, selected countries