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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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As of 2024, Sudan was the North African country with the highest contribution share of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector to the gross domestic product (GDP), with this industry constituting around **** percent of the economy. Overall, the agriculture sector plays a vital role within the North African countries, contributing at least **** percent to each national GDP of the region. The only exception was Libya, where agricultural activities only made up *** percent of the GDP, respectively. In Sudan, the contribution of agriculture to GDP dropped sharply between 2021 and 2023, largely due to climate-related challenges and the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. However, in 2024, the share rebounded to over ** percent, likely because the war severely weakened the industrial and service sectors, shrinking overall GDP and making agriculture’s relative share appear larger. Additionally, as urban jobs disappeared, many Sudanese turned to rural areas and subsistence farming, boosting informal agricultural activity. Agriculture and Economics Across Africa, agriculture is a core pillar of the economy, representing ** percent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP in 2023, led by Niger and Comoros. In addition to its economic presence, the sector also plays an important role in contributing to the job market. In fact, the number of people employed in agriculture in the continent reached almost *** million in 2023. While Central and Western Africa boasted large shares of the agricultural workforce, North Africa recorded the lowest share of employment in the industry, due to the region’s heavy reliance on industrial and service sectors. Harvest and Land
The primary crops grown in Africa are roots and tubers, along with cereals. In fact, Egypt and Morocco led the North African region in 2023, with the highest amounts of cereals produced. Within the continent, Sudan and South Africa possess the largest agricultural land areas, with around *** million and **** million hectares, respectively. However, Burundi dedicated the largest share of land to growing crops at ** percent, with Rwanda following close behind at ** percent.

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

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The average for 2021 based on 12 countries was 29.07 percent. The highest value was in the Central African Republic: 33.1 percent and the lowest value was in Guinea-Bissau: 26.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1963 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

2014 baseline index data for assessment of African cities' inclusive urbanisation. This data set is the base data for the instrument described in the paper ‘A comparative measure of inclusive urbanisation in the cities of Africa’. The resultant index assesses, ranks and compares the potential for inclusive urbanisation of Africa’s leading cities in a scale that also allows for global comparison. The statistical processes underpinning the instrument were developed in the format described in the Appendix from 2013 onwards in studies that have varied in size, focus and source data. The parameters of the instrument have been defined to yield insights for investment, policy and theoretical development; be sufficiently flexible to include dominant cities across African states; allow comparison within and beyond Africa; incorporate indicators that reflect the span of inclusive urbanisation; and identify trends rather than the conditions that prevail at one time. The diagnostic instrument was developed to advance the theoretical specification of inclusive urbanisation in the African context, to identify promising policy interventions, and also to shed light on cities’ investment potential because demonstrable inclusive urbanisation attracts and rewards investment. The instrument and the data included in this spreadsheet are used as the baseline for comparison with three dimensions of ‘achieved inclusive urbanisation’ five years later, with the process and outcome of comparison described in the associated article.

South Africa Composite Leading Index: sa: 2000=100: Trading Partner Countries: Others data was reported at 120.300 2000=100 in Dec 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 119.000 2000=100 for Nov 2012. South Africa Composite Leading Index: sa: 2000=100: Trading Partner Countries: Others data is updated monthly, averaging 68.750 2000=100 from Jan 1960 (Median) to Dec 2012, with 636 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120.300 2000=100 in Dec 2012 and a record low of 37.600 2000=100 in Jan 1960. South Africa Composite Leading Index: sa: 2000=100: Trading Partner Countries: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.S003: Composite Business Cycle Indicators: Seasonally Adjusted. Rebased from 2000=100 to 2010=100 Replacement series ID: 356229002

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The average for 2023 based on 40 countries was 8.11 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Egypt: 59.64 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in the Gambia: 0.04 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2022 based on 14 countries was 101.01 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in South Africa: 1171.75 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in the Seychelles: 1.22 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1975 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.

List of Top Authors of African J of Economic and Sustainable Development sorted by citations.

Nigeria export data: leading in petroleum, oil, gas, and agrarian exports, driving economic growth and job creation.

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.