This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for GDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Africa reached 2,150.6 U.S. dollars, the highest value since 2015. In 2014, the value per capita was higher, at 2,316 U.S. dollars. The GDP per capita on the continent was set to follow an upward trend in the coming years to reach nearly 2,700 U.S. dollars by 2026.

The Seychelles' GDP per capita amounted to 22,000 U.S. dollars in 2025, the highest in East Africa. Mauritius ranked second, with a GDP per capita worth around 13,000 U.S. dollars. Burundi, on the other hand, had the lowest average income per person, at about 160 U.S. dollars.

The average for 2024 based on 52 countries was 6829 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the Seychelles: 29242 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 836 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 44 countries was 4.15 percent. The highest value was in Namibia: 18.49 percent and the lowest value was in Angola: -2.5 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This statistic shows the distribution of the gross domestic product (GDP) across economic sectors in South Africa from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, agriculture had contributed around 2.62 percent to the GDP of South Africa, whereas industry and services had contributed 24.62 and 62.61 percent of the total value added, respectively.

The average for 2021 based on 42 countries was 4.3 percent. The highest value was in Namibia: 10.39 percent and the lowest value was in Nigeria: 0.38 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Under current climate policies, Sudan would face a GDP loss of ** percent by 2050 and a shrinkage of over ** percent by 2100 due to climate change. According to the source's estimates, this would be the most significant loss among all assessed countries in Africa. Even in a scenario of limiting temperatures to *** degrees Celsius, the damage to Sudan's economy would stand at a GDP reduction of ** percent by 2050 and ** percent by 2100. Eight out of 10 countries estimated to record the largest GDP reduction because of climate change globally were located in Africa. The estimates did not consider potential adaptation measures to alleviate the economic loss.

Africa Gdp Growth Annual Percentage Dataset

  Overview

This dataset contains gdp growth (annual %) data for African countries from the World Bank Economy & Growth indicators.

  Data Details

Indicator Code: NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG Description: GDP growth (annual %) Geographic Coverage: 54 African countries Time Period: 1960-2024 Data Points: 3,510 observations Coverage: 100.00% of possible country-year combinations

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  Main Dataset… See the full description on the dataset page: https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/africa-gdp-growth-annual-percentage.

The average for 2023 based on 48 countries was 40.82 percent. The highest value was in Djibouti: 134.52 percent and the lowest value was in Sudan: 1.37 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of 2022, the real GDP growth rate in Africa was estimated at 3.7 percent, decreasing compared to the previous year when it stood at 4.8 percent. Africa's real GDP is projected to keep a stable and constant growth trend between 2023 and 2027.

Negative impact of COVID-19

Starting in 2020, the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) caused economic stagnation and recession in most world regions. Economies on the African continent were also negatively affected, as the health crisis determined disruptions across all economic sectors. In 2020, Africa’s real GDP dropped to minus 1.8 percent, an exceptional negative growth rate registered on the continent. Southern Africa was the most affected region, followed by Central and Western Africa, respectively.

Forecast economic growth in Africa

In 2021 and 2022, Africa’s economy showed signs of recovery after the COVID-19 crisis. Growth was expected to continue in the following years, with the total GDP increasing from around three trillion U.S. dollars in 2020 to four trillion U.S. dollars in 2027. The African economy was set to grow at a rapid pace, especially compared to other world regions. By 2027, Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP is estimated to record a growth rate of over four percent, while the European Union’s economy would expand by less than two percent.

Graph and download economic data for Composite Leading Indicators: Reference Series (GDP) Normalized for South Africa (ZAFLORSGPNOSTSAM) from Feb 1960 to Aug 2023 about leading indicator, South Africa, and GDP.

The average for 2024 based on 42 countries was 70.45 percent. The highest value was in Somalia: 123.99 percent and the lowest value was in Libya: 32.71 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2021 based on 19 countries was 0.207 index points. The highest value was in Mauritius: 0.837 index points and the lowest value was in Ethiopia: 0.001 index points. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

As of 2023, Niger registered the agricultural sector's highest contribution to the GDP in Africa, at over ** percent. Comoros and Ethiopia followed, with agriculture, forestry, and fishing accounting for approximately ** percent and ** percent of the GDP, respectively. On the other hand, Botswana, Djibouti, Libya, Zambia, and South Africa were the African countries with the lowest percentage of the GDP generated by the agricultural sector. Agriculture remains a pillar of Africa’s economy Despite the significant variations across countries, agriculture is a key sector in Africa. In 2022, it represented around ** percent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP, growing by over *** percentage points compared to 2011. The agricultural industry also strongly contributes to the continent’s job market. The number of people employed in the primary sector in Africa grew from around *** million in 2011 to *** million in 2021. In proportion, agriculture employed approximately ** percent of Africa’s working population in 2021. Agricultural activities attracted a large share of the labor force in Central, East, and West Africa, which registered percentages over the regional average. On the other hand, North Africa recorded the lowest share of employment in agriculture, as the regional economy relies significantly on the industrial and service sectors. Cereals are among the most produced crops Sudan and South Africa are the African countries with the largest agricultural areas. Respectively, they devote around *** million and **** million hectares of land to growing crops. Agricultural production varies significantly across African countries in terms of products and volume. Cereals such as rice, corn, and wheat are among the main crops on the continent, also representing a staple in most countries. The leading cereal producers are Ethiopia, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa. Together, they recorded a cereal output of almost *** million metric tons in 2021. Additionally, rice production was concentrated in Nigeria, Egypt, Madagascar, and Tanzania.

This dataset provides values for GDP FROM CONSTRUCTION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average for 2024 based on 53 countries was 7.22 index points. The highest value was in the Central African Republic: 9.3 index points and the lowest value was in Mauritius: 3.3 index points. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Composite Leading Indicators: Reference Series (GDP) Calendar and Seasonally Adjusted for South Africa (LORSGPORZAQ659S) from Q1 1961 to Q2 2023 about leading indicator, South Africa, and GDP.