Ethiopia's agriculture sector played a dominant role in the economy during the 1990s, peaking at of GDP in 1992. This surge was linked to economic recovery efforts following the fall of the Derg regime in 1991, as well as the reliance on subsistence farming. However, the share gradually declined in subsequent years, reaching by 2001 due to structural reforms aimed at diversifying the economy and increasing investments in other sectors like services and manufacturing.
From 2002 onward, agriculture's contribution consistently declined, reaching in 2018, reflecting Ethiopia's shift towards industrialization under the Growth and Transformation Plans (GTP). However, the trend reversed slightly during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when agriculture's share increased to , underscoring its resilience as a backbone of the economy during global disruptions. By 2022, agriculture accounted for of GDP, indicating its enduring importance despite Ethiopia's broader economic diversification.
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