GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 15.62 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.62 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 172.9%
Rank
1st
of 45 groups
All-time high
79.18 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-52.84 % change on previous year
in 1999
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central is 15.62 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 172.9% on the previous year and up 212.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central peaked at 79.18 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -52.84 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Africa Western and Central 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 7.26 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 6.15 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1964 | 9.22 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1965 | 7.07 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1966 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1967 | -8.54 % change on previous year | -229.9% |
| 1968 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 1969 | 13.39 % change on previous year | +317.3% |
| 1970 | 38.32 % change on previous year | +186.3% |
| 1971 | -8.24 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 1972 | 20.38 % change on previous year | -347.3% |
| 1973 | 25.1 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 1974 | 34.69 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 1975 | 15.28 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 1976 | 19.39 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 1977 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 1978 | 9.73 % change on previous year | +95.6% |
| 1979 | 22.73 % change on previous year | +133.4% |
| 1980 | 25.61 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 79.18 % change on previous year | +209.1% |
| 1982 | -9.81 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 1983 | -22.85 % change on previous year | +133.0% |
| 1984 | -13.24 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1985 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 1986 | -20.64 % change on previous year | -508.9% |
| 1987 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1988 | -0.7733 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1989 | -6.44 % change on previous year | +732.3% |
| 1990 | 18.84 % change on previous year | -392.7% |
| 1991 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 1992 | -4.09 % change on previous year | -177.9% |
| 1993 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -199.4% |
| 1994 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 53.56 % change on previous year | +1355.5% |
| 1996 | 26.81 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 1997 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 1998 | 7.48 % change on previous year | +52.8% |
| 1999 | -52.84 % change on previous year | -806.9% |
| 2000 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2001 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +204.9% |
| 2002 | 19.52 % change on previous year | +247.5% |
| 2003 | 15.83 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 23.62 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 2005 | 22.71 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 27.03 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 17.13 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 2008 | 21.94 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 2009 | -10.31 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
| 2010 | 17.62 % change on previous year | -270.9% |
| 2011 | 14.09 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2012 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 2013 | 12.85 % change on previous year | +56.1% |
| 2014 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2015 | -13.94 % change on previous year | -296.5% |
| 2016 | -10.03 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2017 | -0.8247 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2018 | 12.04 % change on previous year | -1560.2% |
| 2019 | 31.98 % change on previous year | +165.5% |
| 2020 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 2021 | 6.54 % change on previous year | -206.8% |
| 2022 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 2023 | -11.78 % change on previous year | -426.1% |
| 2024 | -21.43 % change on previous year | +82.0% |
| 2025 | 15.62 % change on previous year | -172.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.68 % change on previous year | -8.54 % change on previous year | 13.39 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.24 % change on previous year | -8.24 % change on previous year | 38.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.89 % change on previous year | -22.85 % change on previous year | 79.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.76 % change on previous year | -52.84 % change on previous year | 53.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.49 % change on previous year | -10.31 % change on previous year | 27.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.91 % change on previous year | -13.94 % change on previous year | 31.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.26 % change on previous year | -21.43 % change on previous year | 15.62 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.8% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.5% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 196.30 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 198.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.9% (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,563 current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 92.31 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 84.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 1,536 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9767 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central was 15.62 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 79.18 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -52.84 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). 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 (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.