Pakistan Agriculture Economics
Pakistan Agriculture Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and the largest employer in the country. It contributes about 23% to GDP and employs nearly 37% of the national workforce. With 320,030 sq km of cropland, Pakistan ranks 11th globally in total cropland area. The sector is dominated by wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, maize, fruits and livestock. Irrigated mainly by the Indus River system, one of the world’s largest canal networks, Pakistan is 88% self-sufficient in food and a major exporter of rice, sugar, meat, milk and fruits, while importing edible oils and pulses. PAKISTAN AGRICULTURE BREAKDOWN - % SHARE 1 Crop farming (All) 33.10% 2 Fruit farming 4.20% 3 Vegetable farming 2.80% 4 Cattle rearing ...