GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Gabon
Gabon: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 2.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 27.1%
World rank
132nd
of 213 countries
All-time high
39.49 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-24.05 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Gabon, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gabon stood at 2.47 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 27.1% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gabon peaked at 39.49 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -24.05 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Gabon ranks 132nd of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Gabon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1963 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 1964 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1965 | 8.33 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 1966 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1967 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1968 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 1969 | 8.08 % change on previous year | +222.2% |
| 1970 | 8.68 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 10.26 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 1972 | 11.34 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 10.18 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1974 | 39.49 % change on previous year | +287.8% |
| 1975 | 19.19 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 1976 | 35.63 % change on previous year | +85.6% |
| 1977 | -12.58 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 1978 | -24.05 % change on previous year | +91.1% |
| 1979 | 0.4743 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 1980 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +438.3% |
| 1981 | 5.1 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 1982 | -3.1 % change on previous year | -160.8% |
| 1983 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -281.1% |
| 1984 | 7.51 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
| 1985 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -131.1% |
| 1986 | -0.8034 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 1987 | -17.15 % change on previous year | +2034.1% |
| 1988 | 12.85 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 1989 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1990 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 1991 | 6.11 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 1992 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 1993 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -227.7% |
| 1994 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 4.97 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 1996 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1997 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 1998 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 1999 | -8.93 % change on previous year | -356.9% |
| 2000 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 2001 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -213.4% |
| 2002 | -0.249 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 2003 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -1002.6% |
| 2004 | 0.6894 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 2005 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +288.2% |
| 2006 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -204.9% |
| 2007 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -314.1% |
| 2008 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -155.1% |
| 2009 | 0.1302 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2010 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +5347.6% |
| 2011 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2013 | 5.64 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2015 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2017 | 0.4726 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 2018 | 0.8378 % change on previous year | +77.3% |
| 2019 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +368.0% |
| 2020 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -146.9% |
| 2021 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -179.9% |
| 2022 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 2023 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2024 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +39.2% |
| 2025 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.71 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year | 14.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.86 % change on previous year | -24.05 % change on previous year | 39.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.88 % change on previous year | -17.15 % change on previous year | 12.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.48 % change on previous year | -8.93 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.564 % change on previous year | -3.31 % change on previous year | 6.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.06 % change on previous year | 0.4726 % change on previous year | 7.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.83 % change on previous year | -1.84 % change on previous year | 3.39 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8037 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 6,641 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 298.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 2.47 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -7.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5092 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 4,207 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gabon?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Gabon was 2.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 39.49 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.05 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Gabon rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Gabon ranks 132nd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.