Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP in West Africa (African Union)
West Africa (African Union): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP was 4.2 Percent per annum in 2028. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP in West Africa (African Union), 1990–2028
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.
Analysis
West Africa (African Union) recorded 4.2 Percent per annum for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in 2028.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in West Africa (African Union) peaked at 10 Percent per annum in 2002 and was at its lowest, -0.733 Percent per annum, in 2020.
That places West Africa (African Union) 20th out of 46 regions with data for 2028, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP in West Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Percent per annum | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.01 Percent per annum | — |
| 1991 | 0.6309 Percent per annum | -68.5% |
| 1992 | 1.74 Percent per annum | +176.1% |
| 1993 | 1.67 Percent per annum | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 1.06 Percent per annum | -36.1% |
| 1995 | 3.2 Percent per annum | +200.8% |
| 1996 | 4.34 Percent per annum | +35.5% |
| 1997 | 3.64 Percent per annum | -16.0% |
| 1998 | 3.42 Percent per annum | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 1.9 Percent per annum | -44.6% |
| 2000 | 3.81 Percent per annum | +100.9% |
| 2001 | 5.68 Percent per annum | +49.0% |
| 2002 | 10 Percent per annum | +76.1% |
| 2003 | 7.23 Percent per annum | -27.7% |
| 2004 | 7.88 Percent per annum | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 6.04 Percent per annum | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 5.77 Percent per annum | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 6.12 Percent per annum | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 6.66 Percent per annum | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 6.84 Percent per annum | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 9.39 Percent per annum | +37.2% |
| 2011 | 5.02 Percent per annum | -46.6% |
| 2012 | 5.3 Percent per annum | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 5.84 Percent per annum | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 5.97 Percent per annum | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 3.15 Percent per annum | -47.3% |
| 2016 | 0.7857 Percent per annum | -75.0% |
| 2017 | 2.97 Percent per annum | +278.2% |
| 2018 | 3.28 Percent per annum | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 3.58 Percent per annum | +9.1% |
| 2020 | -0.733 Percent per annum | -120.5% |
| 2021 | 4.41 Percent per annum | -702.0% |
| 2022 | 3.88 Percent per annum | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 3.38 Percent per annum | -12.9% |
| 2024 | 4.12 Percent per annum | +21.8% |
| 2025 | 4.12 Percent per annum | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 3.99 Percent per annum | -3.3% |
| 2027 | 4.19 Percent per annum | +5.1% |
| 2028 | 4.2 Percent per annum | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.36 Percent per annum | 0.6309 Percent per annum | 4.34 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.6 Percent per annum | 3.81 Percent per annum | 10 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.53 Percent per annum | 0.7857 Percent per annum | 9.39 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.51 Percent per annum | -0.733 Percent per annum | 4.41 Percent per annum | 9 |
Countries ranked near West Africa (African Union)
- 17 Uzbekistan 5.5 Percent per annum compare
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- 18 Togo 5.5 Percent per annum compare
- 18 Equatorial Guinea 2.95 Percent per annum compare
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- 20 Eswatini 2.71 Percent per annum compare
- 21 Kenya 5.26 Percent per annum compare
- 22 Croatia 2.6 Percent per annum compare
- 22 Democratic Republic of the Congo 4.08 Percent per annum compare
- 22 Nepal 5.25 Percent per annum compare
- 23 Mongolia 5.17 Percent per annum compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in West Africa (African Union)?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in West Africa (African Union) was 4.2 Percent per annum in 2028, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp recorded in West Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 10 Percent per annum in 2002.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp recorded in West Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.733 Percent per annum in 2020.
- How does West Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp?
- West Africa (African Union) ranks 20th out of 46 regions with data for 2028.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp rising or falling in West Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West Africa (African Union) data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP growth rate — Growth rate of real gross domestic product. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 2 shows the full time series of annual real GDP growth, up to present, and including projected real GDP growth rates over the next five years.