The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. Gross domestic product (GDP) denotes the aggregate value of all services and goods produced within a country in any given year. GDP is an important indicator of a country's economic power. In 2024, Sub-Saharan Africa's aggregated gross domestic product amounted to around 1,841.17 billion U.S. dollars.

The statistic shows the growth in real GDP in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. Sub-Saharan Africa is the area of the African continent south of the Sahara and includes almost all African countries located there. In 2024, real gross domestic product in Sub-Saharan Africa grew by around 3.99 percent compared to the previous year.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2019 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a positive change is an indicator of economic growth. In 2023, aggregated GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa amounted to around 5,178.62 U.S. dollars.

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The average for 2024 based on 46 countries was 6130 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.

Historical dataset showing Sub-Saharan Africa gdp growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa (NYGDPPCAPCDSSF) from 1960 to 2024 about Sub-Saharan Africa, per capita, income, and GDP.

The average for 2023 based on 45 countries was 4.91 percent. The highest value was in the Gambia: 26.82 percent and the lowest value was in the Central African Republic: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, services were the main economic sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing almost ** percent to the GDP. Industries made up the second-leading sector, with a GDP contribution of approximately ** percent. Some ** percent of Sub-Saharan Africa's economy was, on the other hand, represented by agricultural activities.

The average for 2023 based on 42 countries was 14.65 percent. The highest value was in Lesotho: 35.58 percent and the lowest value was in Angola: 5.17 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Developing Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (NYGDPPCAPCDSSA) from 1960 to 2024 about Sub-Saharan Africa, per capita, and GDP.

GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was reported at 1623 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) - GDP per capita (constant 2000 US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Historical dataset showing Sub-Saharan Africa GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

United States - Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa was 1581.05683 2010 U.S. $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa reached a record high of 1688.32725 in January of 2015 and a record low of 1110.44074 in January of 1961. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

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.

The average for 2023 based on 45 countries was 0.04 percent. The highest value was in South Africa: 0.36 percent and the lowest value was in Burundi: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2021 based on 47 countries was 5.6 percent. The highest value was in Liberia: 13.84 percent and the lowest value was in Somalia: 2.57 percent. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Economic forecast data for Sub-Saharan Africa from 2018 to 2023, including GDP growth rates, fiscal-year numbers, and country-specific projections.

Graph and download economic data for Cash surplus/deficit (% of GDP): All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa (GCBALCASHGDZSSSF) from 2004 to 2008 about Sub-Saharan Africa, cash, budget, income, and GDP.

Historical dataset showing Sub-Saharan Africa debt to gdp ratio by year from N/A to N/A.