Philippines vs Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Final consumption expenditure
Final consumption expenditure over time
- Philippines
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 2.19 trillion current US$ against 445.94 billion current US$ in Philippines, a difference of 1.74 trillion current US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 4.9 times Philippines's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 26th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 27th of 187 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.26 billion current US$ | 249.24 billion current US$ | 219.99 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 1990s | 59.99 billion current US$ | 401.73 billion current US$ | 341.75 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2000s | 97.30 billion current US$ | 697.20 billion current US$ | 599.90 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 246.82 billion current US$ | 1.43 trillion current US$ | 1.18 trillion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 385.65 billion current US$ | 1.88 trillion current US$ | 1.49 trillion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher final consumption expenditure, Philippines or Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), at 2.19 trillion current US$ against 445.94 billion current US$ in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in final consumption expenditure between Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 1.74 trillion current US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for final consumption expenditure?
- Philippines ranks 26th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 27th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.