Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP was 3.64 Percent per annum in 2028. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2028)
3.64 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 3.7%
Rank
5th
of 28 groups
All-time high
5.22 Percent per annum
in 2007
All-time low
-1.77 Percent per annum
in 2020
Years of data
39
1990–2028

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP in Least developed countries, 1990–2028

-202461990200920281990: 0.271 Percent per annum1991: 0.281 Percent per annum1992: -0.007 Percent per annum1993: 0.264 Percent per annum1994: 0.277 Percent per annum1995: 3.2 Percent per annum1996: 2.6 Percent per annum1997: 1.7 Percent per annum1998: 1.8 Percent per annum1999: 2 Percent per annum2000: 2.4 Percent per annum2001: 3.7 Percent per annum2002: 2.3 Percent per annum2003: 2.9 Percent per annum2004: 4.2 Percent per annum2005: 5.2 Percent per annum2006: 4.5 Percent per annum2007: 5.2 Percent per annum2008: 4 Percent per annum2009: 1.8 Percent per annum2010: 3.4 Percent per annum2011: 1.9 Percent per annum2012: 2 Percent per annum2013: 3.4 Percent per annum2014: 3.4 Percent per annum2015: 2.1 Percent per annum2016: 1.9 Percent per annum2017: 2.6 Percent per annum2018: 2.7 Percent per annum2019: 3.1 Percent per annum2020: -1.8 Percent per annum2021: 1.1 Percent per annum2022: 2.1 Percent per annum2023: 1.4 Percent per annum2024: 2.2 Percent per annum2025: 3.3 Percent per annum2026: 3.5 Percent per annum2027: 3.8 Percent per annum2028: 3.6 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp in Least developed countries is 3.64 Percent per annum, measured in 2028.

The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp in Least developed countries peaked at 5.22 Percent per annum in 2007 and was at its lowest, -1.77 Percent per annum, in 2020.

Least developed countries ranks 5th of 28 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP in Least developed countries, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP growth per capita — Growth rate of real gross domestic product per capita in Least developed countries, 1990 to 2028.
Year Percent per annum Change
1990 0.2712 Percent per annum
1991 0.281 Percent per annum +3.6%
1992 -0.0071 Percent per annum -102.5%
1993 0.2636 Percent per annum -3838.4%
1994 0.2766 Percent per annum +4.9%
1995 3.18 Percent per annum +1048.7%
1996 2.59 Percent per annum -18.4%
1997 1.75 Percent per annum -32.6%
1998 1.84 Percent per annum +5.3%
1999 1.97 Percent per annum +7.2%
2000 2.45 Percent per annum +24.1%
2001 3.72 Percent per annum +51.9%
2002 2.3 Percent per annum -38.3%
2003 2.92 Percent per annum +27.1%
2004 4.19 Percent per annum +43.4%
2005 5.19 Percent per annum +24.0%
2006 4.5 Percent per annum -13.3%
2007 5.22 Percent per annum +16.1%
2008 4.04 Percent per annum -22.6%
2009 1.8 Percent per annum -55.5%
2010 3.36 Percent per annum +86.7%
2011 1.93 Percent per annum -42.5%
2012 1.99 Percent per annum +2.7%
2013 3.36 Percent per annum +69.0%
2014 3.36 Percent per annum +0.1%
2015 2.08 Percent per annum -38.0%
2016 1.91 Percent per annum -8.5%
2017 2.64 Percent per annum +38.7%
2018 2.73 Percent per annum +3.2%
2019 3.05 Percent per annum +12.1%
2020 -1.77 Percent per annum -157.8%
2021 1.13 Percent per annum -164.2%
2022 2.09 Percent per annum +84.1%
2023 1.43 Percent per annum -31.7%
2024 2.22 Percent per annum +55.6%
2025 3.26 Percent per annum +47.1%
2026 3.54 Percent per annum +8.6%
2027 3.78 Percent per annum +6.7%
2028 3.64 Percent per annum -3.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.24 Percent per annum -0.0071 Percent per annum 3.18 Percent per annum 10
2000s 3.63 Percent per annum 1.8 Percent per annum 5.22 Percent per annum 10
2010s 2.64 Percent per annum 1.91 Percent per annum 3.36 Percent per annum 10
2020s 2.15 Percent per annum -1.77 Percent per annum 3.78 Percent per annum 9

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 2 Bangladesh 6.09 Percent per annum compare
  2. 2 Ethiopia 4.6 Percent per annum compare
  3. 3 Mozambique 5.66 Percent per annum compare
  4. 4 India 5.66 Percent per annum compare
  5. 5 Georgia 5.32 Percent per annum compare
  6. 6 Rwanda 5.1 Percent per annum compare
  7. 6 Cabo Verde 3.56 Percent per annum compare
  8. 7 Latvia 3.53 Percent per annum compare
  9. 7 Croatia 3.21 Percent per annum compare
  10. 7 Philippines 4.98 Percent per annum compare
  11. 8 Ukraine 4.93 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp in Least developed countries?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp in Least developed countries was 3.64 Percent per annum in 2028, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp recorded in Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 5.22 Percent per annum in 2007.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was -1.77 Percent per annum in 2020.
How does Least developed countries rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp?
Least developed countries ranks 5th out of 28 groups with data for 2028.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 04 - annual real gdp rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP growth per capita — Growth rate of real gross domestic product per capita
Unit
Percent per annum
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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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 4 shows the full time series of annual real GDP growth per capta, up to present, and including projected real GDP growth rates over the next five years calculated using the real GDP growth and population growth figures reported in the AfDD Statistical Annex.