Ireland vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) over time
- Ireland
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 2.07 trillion current US$ against 689.58 billion current US$ in Ireland, a difference of 1.38 trillion current US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 3.0 times Ireland's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 21st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 20th of 205 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24.45 billion current US$ | 297.15 billion current US$ | 272.70 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1990s | 61.36 billion current US$ | 429.23 billion current US$ | 367.87 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 170.63 billion current US$ | 748.71 billion current US$ | 578.07 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 274.87 billion current US$ | 1.64 trillion current US$ | 1.37 trillion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 540.39 billion current US$ | 1.99 trillion current US$ | 1.44 trillion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross value added at basic prices (gva), Ireland or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 2.07 trillion current US$ against 689.58 billion current US$ in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross value added at basic prices (gva) between Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 1.38 trillion current US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Ireland ranks 21st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 20th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. 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.