Final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Final consumption expenditure (current US$) was 2.19 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.19 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 8.1%
Rank
29th
of 43 groups
All-time high
2.19 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
37.34 billion current US$
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Final consumption expenditure in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) recorded 2.19 trillion current US$ for final consumption expenditure in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and up 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 2.19 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 37.34 billion current US$, in 1965.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 29th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 37.34 billion current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 39.55 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 41.35 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 44.43 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1969 | 48.88 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 53.37 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1971 | 59.85 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 64.28 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 81.31 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 95.85 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1975 | 112.80 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1976 | 114.74 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 128.54 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 150.09 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1979 | 179.82 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 224.56 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 235.91 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 224.84 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 234.21 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 222.43 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 192.14 billion current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1986 | 230.29 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1987 | 283.41 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1988 | 303.35 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 316.60 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 382.62 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1991 | 410.13 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 376.71 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1993 | 371.80 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 358.60 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 408.43 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1996 | 419.75 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 436.93 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 427.00 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 425.36 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 430.95 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 400.52 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 405.91 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 527.53 billion current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2004 | 643.98 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 730.33 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 814.96 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 937.96 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 1.02 trillion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 1.06 trillion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 1.21 trillion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 1.35 trillion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 1.40 trillion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 1.48 trillion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 1.50 trillion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 1.39 trillion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 1.30 trillion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 1.49 trillion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 1.57 trillion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 1.59 trillion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 1.52 trillion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 1.75 trillion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2022 | 1.88 trillion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 1.90 trillion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 2.03 trillion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2025 | 2.19 trillion current US$ | +8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.31 billion current US$ | 37.34 billion current US$ | 48.88 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 104.06 billion current US$ | 53.37 billion current US$ | 179.82 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 246.77 billion current US$ | 192.14 billion current US$ | 316.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 401.73 billion current US$ | 358.60 billion current US$ | 436.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 697.20 billion current US$ | 400.52 billion current US$ | 1.06 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 trillion current US$ | 1.21 trillion current US$ | 1.59 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.88 trillion current US$ | 1.52 trillion current US$ | 2.19 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 26 Philippines 445.94 billion current US$ compare
- 27 Thailand 433.41 billion current US$ compare
- 28 Austria 427.39 billion current US$ compare
- 29 Colombia 405.64 billion current US$ compare
- 30 Pakistan 378.55 billion current US$ compare
- 31 South Africa 361.93 billion current US$ compare
- 32 Egypt 360.88 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.26 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 246.12 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1471 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 283.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1696 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 9.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Final consumption expenditure in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 2.19 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.34 billion current US$ in 1965.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for final consumption expenditure?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 29th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. 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.