As of April 2025, South Africa's GDP was estimated at over 410 billion U.S. dollars, the highest in Africa. Egypt followed, with a GDP worth around 347 billion U.S. dollars, and ranked as the second-highest on the continent. Algeria ranked third, with nearly 269 billion U.S. dollars. These African economies are among some of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. Dependency on oil For some African countries, the oil industry represents an enormous source of income. In Nigeria, oil generates over five percent of the country’s GDP in the third quarter of 2023. However, economies such as the Libyan, Algerian, or Angolan are even much more dependent on the oil sector. In Libya, for instance, oil rents account for over 40 percent of the GDP. Indeed, Libya is one of the economies most dependent on oil worldwide. Similarly, oil represents for some of Africa’s largest economies a substantial source of export value. The giants do not make the ranking Most of Africa’s largest economies do not appear in the leading ten African countries for GDP per capita. The GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country’s GDP by its population. Therefore, a populated country with a low total GDP will have a low GDP per capita, while a small rich nation has a high GDP per capita. For instance, South Africa has Africa’s highest GDP, but also counts the sixth-largest population, so wealth has to be divided into its big population. The GDP per capita also indicates how a country’s wealth reaches each of its citizens. In Africa, Seychelles has the greatest GDP per capita.

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.

In 2025, Ethiopia's GDP was forecast to reach almost 121 billion U.S. dollars, the highest in East Africa. Kenya followed, with an expected GDP of around 117 billion U.S. dollars. Comoros, on the other hand, had some of the lowest GDPs, at just over 1.5 billion U.S. dollars.

Seychelles had the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Africa as of 2024. The value amounted to 21,630 U.S. dollars. Mauritius followed with around 12,330 U.S. dollars, whereas Gabon registered 8,840 U.S. dollars. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country’s GDP by its population, meaning that some of the largest economies are not ranked within the leading ten. Impact of COVID-19 on North Africa’s GDP When looking at the GDP growth rate in Africa in 2024, Libya had the largest estimated growth in Northern Africa, a value of 7.8 percent compared to the previous year. Niger and Senegal were at the top of the list with rates of 10.4 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the economy was severe. The growth of the North African real GDP was estimated at minus 1.1 percent in 2020. However, estimations for 2022 looked much brighter, as it was set that the region would see a GDP growth of six percent, compared to four percent in 2021.
Contribution of Tourism Various countries in Africa are dependent on tourism, contributing to the economy. In 2023, travel and tourism were estimated to contribute 182.6 billion U.S. dollars, a clear increase from 96.5 in 2020 following COVID-19. As of 2024, South Africa, Mauritius, and Egypt led tourism in the continent according to the Travel & Tourism Development Index.

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

South Africa's GDP amounted to just over 418 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, the highest in Southern Africa. Zimbabwe ranked second, with a GDP worth around 37 billion U.S. dollars. Lesotho, on the other hand, ranked the lowest with a GDP of over 2.4 billion U.S. dollars.

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.

In 2024, Niger's real GDP is estimated to grow by 10.4 percent compared to the previous year. During 2023, the GDP is estimated to have increased by only 1.4 percent, nevertheless a positive trend. The country's real GDP is forecast to continue growing but at a slower pace. Between 2025 and 2029, it is expected to grow annually by roughly six percent. Furthermore, the GDPs of Senegal, Libya, and Rwanda might increase by around 8.3 percent, 7.8 percent, and 6.9 percent during 2024, respectively. Niger: A dependence on agriculture A large portion of Niger's economy comes from agriculture. In 2022, agriculture accounted for almost 40 percent of the GDP. Niger is not the only country in Africa where agriculture plays a crucial role. For example, agriculture made up nearly 60 percent of Sierra Leone’s GDP in 2022. Such dependence could mean that any disruptions in the agricultural products market could have significant effects on the country's GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa's economy will be among the fastest-growing regions worldwide Three African countries have significantly larger economies, namely, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt. As of 2022, these countries' GDP stood at nearly 477.4 billion, 475.2 billion, and 405.7 billion U.S. dollars. Furthermore, it is anticipated that Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP growth in 2026 will rank as the second-fastest growing economic region in the world after the ASEAN-5 countries, with a growth rate of approximately four percent. In contrast, economic areas such as the European Union are forecast to grow at only about 1.5 percent in the same year.

As of 2023, the GDP of Africa was estimated at roughly 3.1 trillion U.S. dollars. This was the highest value since 2010 when the continent's GDP amounted to approximately 2.1 trillion U.S. dollars. The GDP value in Africa generally followed an upward trend in recent years and was estimated to exceed 4.2 trillion U.S. dollars by 2027.

Leading the charge: the three leading African economies

Among the African countries, in 2021, Nigeria had the highest GDP with approximately 442 billion U.S. dollars. South Africa and Egypt followed. These three countries have the largest economies for various reasons. The most notable factors are their population size, natural resources, and level of economic development. Furthermore, Africa was projected to have a real GDP growth rate of 3.9 percent in 2023. Libya was the economy experiencing the highest growth rate in that year.

The Sub-Saharan African economy on the rise

A global comparison showed that Sub-Saharan Africa had the smallest GDP among all world regions in 2021, amounting to 1.87 trillion U.S. dollars. A closer look revealed that Sub-Saharan Africa had a GDP per capita of 1,626.3 U.S. dollars in 2021, again the lowest worldwide. However, the region's economy was forecast to experience continued growth in the following years, with the real GDP increasing by 3.7 percent in 2023.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa was worth 400.26 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of South Africa represents 0.38 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last recorded at 5708.96 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in South Africa is equivalent to 45 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The real gross domestic product (GDP) of Niger is estimated to have grown by **** percent in 2022, which is the highest estimated growth rate across all African countries. In comparison, Libya's economy is estimated to have contracted by *** percent.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa expanded 0.10 percent in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - South Africa GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Time series data for the data Real Gross Domestic Product - Components - Current Local Curreny Unit (CLU) for the country South Africa. Indicator Definition:Real Private Sector Final Consumption Expenditure, Unadjusted, Domestic CurrencyThe indicator "Real Private Sector Final Consumption Expenditure, Unadjusted, Domestic Currency" stands at 3.14 Trillion South African Rands as of 3/31/2025, the highest value at least since 6/30/1994, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.83 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.83.The 3 year change in percent is 3.65.The 5 year change in percent is 3.50.The 10 year change in percent is 13.25.The Serie's long term average value is 2.32 Trillion South African Rands. It's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is 34.88 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 3/31/1994, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is +137.26%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 3/31/2025, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is 0.0%.Indicator Definition:Real General Government Final Consumption Expenditure, Unadjusted, Domestic CurrencyThe indicator "Real General Government Final Consumption Expenditure, Unadjusted, Domestic Currency" stands at 0.9126 Trillion South African Rands as of 3/31/2025, the lowest value since 12/31/2023. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.9648 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -0.9648.The 3 year change in percent is 1.37.The 5 year change in percent is 3.21.The 10 year change in percent is 7.83.The Serie's long term average value is 0.703 Trillion South African Rands. It's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is 29.79 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1995, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is +93.17%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 6/30/2024, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is -1.16%.Indicator Definition:Real Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Unadjusted, Domestic CurrencyThe indicator "Real Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Unadjusted, Domestic Currency" stands at 0.6558 Trillion South African Rands as of 3/31/2025, the lowest value since 9/30/2022. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -3.94 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -3.94.The 3 year change in percent is 2.96.The 5 year change in percent is -10.33.The 10 year change in percent is -16.39.The Serie's long term average value is 0.587 Trillion South African Rands. It's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is 11.81 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 3/31/1994, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is +144.70%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 3/31/2014, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is -18.38%.Indicator Definition:Real Changes in Inventories, Unadjusted, Domestic CurrencyThe indicator "Real Changes in Inventories, Unadjusted, Domestic Currency" stands at -0.0135 Trillion South African Rands as of 3/31/2025. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an decrease of -0.0239 Trillion South African Rands compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change is -0.0239 Trillion South African Rands.The 3 year change is -0.0072 Trillion South African Rands.The 5 year change is -0.0149 Trillion South African Rands.The 10 year change is -0.0489 Trillion South African Rands.The Serie's long term average value is 0.0124 Trillion South African Rands. It's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is -0.026 Trillion South African Rands lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in South African Rands from it's minimum value, on 6/30/2021, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is +0.0634 Trillion.The Serie's change in South African Rands from it's maximum value, on 6/30/2023, to it's latest available value, on 3/31/2025, is -0.0877 Trillion.Indicator Definition:Net Trade is defined as exports minus imports (measured in local currency units (LCU)).The indicator "Net Trade (Current LCU)" stands at -0.0272 Trillion South African Rands as of 3/31/2025. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.02 Trillion South African Rands compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change is 0.02 Trillion South African Rands.The 3 year change is -0.0155 Trillion South African Rands.The 5 year change is 0.0461 Trillion South African Rands.The 10 year change is 0.0205 Trillion South African Rands.The Serie's long term average ...

In 2025, Luxembourg was the country with the highest gross domestic product per capita in the world. Of the 20 listed countries, 13 are in Europe and five are in Asia, alongside the U.S. and Australia. There are no African or Latin American countries among the top 20. Correlation with high living standards While GDP is a useful indicator for measuring the size or strength of an economy, GDP per capita is much more reflective of living standards. For example, when compared to life expectancy or indices such as the Human Development Index or the World Happiness Report, there is a strong overlap - 14 of the 20 countries on this list are also ranked among the 20 happiest countries in 2024, and all 20 have "very high" HDIs. Misleading metrics? GDP per capita figures, however, can be misleading, and to paint a fuller picture of a country's living standards then one must look at multiple metrics. GDP per capita figures can be skewed by inequalities in wealth distribution, and in countries such as those in the Middle East, a relatively large share of the population lives in poverty while a smaller number live affluent lifestyles.

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

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Nigeria was worth 187.76 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Nigeria represents 0.18 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Nigeria GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the BRICS countries have been considered the five foremost developing economies in the world. Originally, the term BRIC was used by economists when talking about the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, however these countries have held annual summits since 2009, and the group has expanded to include South Africa since 2010. China has the largest GDP of the BRICS country, at 16.86 trillion U.S. dollars in 2021, while the others are all below three trillion. Combined, the BRICS bloc has a GDP over 25.85 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, which is slightly more than the United States. BRICS economic development China has consistently been the largest economy of this bloc, and its rapid growth has seen it become the second largest economy in the world, behind the U.S.. China's growth has also been much faster than the other BRICS countries; for example, when compared with the second largest BRICS economy, its GDP was less than double the size of Brazil's in 2000, but is almost six times larger than India's in 2021. Since 2000, the country with the second largest GDP has fluctuated between Brazil, Russia, and India, due to a variety of factors, although India has held this position since 2015 (when the other two experienced recession), and it's growth rate is on track to surpass China's in the coming decade. South Africa has consistently had the smallest economy of the BRICS bloc, and it has just the third largest economy in Africa; its inclusion in this group is due to the fact that it is the most advanced and stable major economy in Africa, and it holds strategic importance due to the financial potential of the continent in the coming decades. Future developments It is predicted that China's GDP will overtake that of the U.S. by the end of the 2020s, to become the largest economy in the world, while some also estimate that India will also overtake the U.S. around the middle of the century. Additionally, the BRICS group is more than just an economic or trading bloc, and its New Development Bank was established in 2014 to invest in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy across the globe. While relations between its members were often strained or of less significance in the 20th century, their current initiatives have given them a much greater international influence. The traditional great powers represented in the Group of Seven (G7) have seen their international power wane in recent decades, while BRICS countries have seen theirs grow, especially on a regional level. Today, the original BRIC countries combine with the Group of Seven (G7), to make up 11 of the world's 12 largest economies, but it is predicted that they will move further up on this list in the coming decades.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Ethiopia was estimated at about 143.12 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the GDP rose by approximately 135.73 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the GDP will rise by around 89.70 billion U.S. dollars, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Ethiopia was last recorded at 916.29 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Ethiopia is equivalent to 7 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ethiopia GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.