Adjusted net national income in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Adjusted net national income was 677.10 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
677.10 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.8%
Rank
40th
of 45 groups
All-time high
731.44 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
17.33 billion current US$
in 1971
Years of data
52
1970–2021
Adjusted net national income in Africa Western and Central, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Africa Western and Central recorded 677.10 billion current US$ for adjusted net national income in 2021.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted net national income in Africa Western and Central peaked at 731.44 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 17.33 billion current US$, in 1971.
Africa Western and Central ranks 40th of 45 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted net national income in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 23.91 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 17.33 billion current US$ | -27.5% |
| 1972 | 20.80 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 25.47 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1974 | 32.52 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1975 | 40.21 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1976 | 49.58 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1977 | 50.73 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 57.11 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 60.33 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 81.54 billion current US$ | +35.2% |
| 1981 | 180.29 billion current US$ | +121.1% |
| 1982 | 163.11 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 118.06 billion current US$ | -27.6% |
| 1984 | 95.91 billion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1985 | 96.31 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 91.54 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 91.23 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 92.44 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 79.24 billion current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1990 | 92.15 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1991 | 93.35 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 92.81 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 75.37 billion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1994 | 66.31 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1995 | 83.65 billion current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1996 | 92.80 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 94.71 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 100.89 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 108.55 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 98.54 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 110.09 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2002 | 135.75 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2003 | 154.97 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 189.12 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 226.09 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2006 | 310.00 billion current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2007 | 359.24 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 432.70 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2009 | 403.50 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 455.52 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 504.09 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 559.24 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 650.49 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 731.44 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 649.63 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 586.75 billion current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 567.40 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 625.24 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 654.35 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 652.27 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 677.10 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.80 billion current US$ | 17.33 billion current US$ | 60.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 108.97 billion current US$ | 79.24 billion current US$ | 180.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 90.06 billion current US$ | 66.31 billion current US$ | 108.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 242.00 billion current US$ | 98.54 billion current US$ | 432.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 598.42 billion current US$ | 455.52 billion current US$ | 731.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 664.69 billion current US$ | 652.27 billion current US$ | 677.10 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 37 United Arab Emirates 318.73 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Vietnam 296.06 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Singapore 276.44 billion current US$ compare
- 40 Malaysia 264.14 billion current US$ compare
- 41 Iran 263.72 billion current US$ compare
- 42 Colombia 262.46 billion current US$ compare
- 43 Ireland 249.68 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- Manufacturing, value added 92.31 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 423.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 15.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 23.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.5% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 196.30 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 198.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.9% (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,563 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,860 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted net national income in Africa Western and Central?
- Adjusted net national income in Africa Western and Central was 677.10 billion current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted net national income recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 731.44 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest adjusted net national income recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.33 billion current US$ in 1971.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for adjusted net national income?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 40th out of 45 groups with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted net national income rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted net national income (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. 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.