Communications, computer, etc. in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Communications, computer, etc. was 40.6% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Communications, computer, etc. in Africa Western and Central, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, communications, computer, etc. in Africa Western and Central stood at 40.6%.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Africa Western and Central peaked at 52.8% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 31.5%, in 2008.
Africa Western and Central ranks 17th of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 47 years of available data.
Communications, computer, etc. in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 43.9% | — |
| 1978 | 37.4% | -14.7% |
| 1979 | 46.3% | +23.9% |
| 1980 | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 38.8% | -12.1% |
| 1982 | 41.6% | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 44.3% | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 47.4% | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 45.5% | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 41.0% | -10.0% |
| 1987 | 43.8% | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 35.8% | -18.3% |
| 1989 | 36.7% | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 38.6% | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 32.9% | -14.8% |
| 1992 | 35.5% | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 47.2% | +32.7% |
| 1994 | 44.7% | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 46.9% | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 48.1% | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 42.2% | -12.1% |
| 1998 | 44.2% | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 49.6% | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 50.5% | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 50.8% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 52.8% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 42.4% | -19.8% |
| 2005 | 41.9% | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 45.7% | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 39.5% | -13.5% |
| 2008 | 31.5% | -20.2% |
| 2009 | 38.8% | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 33.9% | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 35.7% | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 32.2% | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 35.4% | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 38.6% | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 36.1% | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 34.9% | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 39.1% | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 44.1% | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 46.2% | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 47.1% | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 38.8% | -17.6% |
| 2022 | 34.7% | -10.7% |
| 2023 | 39.8% | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 40.6% | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.5% | 37.4% | 46.3% | 3 |
| 1980s | 41.9% | 35.8% | 47.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.0% | 32.9% | 49.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.8% | 31.5% | 52.8% | 9 |
| 2010s | 37.6% | 32.2% | 46.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.2% | 34.7% | 47.1% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- GDP 991.22 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 368.43 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 19.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator 2.8% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 807.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 942.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP 852.53 billion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 794.5 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,860 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,600 current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Africa Western and Central?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Africa Western and Central was 40.6% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 52.8% in 2002.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.5% in 2008.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 17th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.