GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: GDP per capita, PPP annual growth was 2.1% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1961–2011
Source: "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ". Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is 2.1%, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.1% on the previous year and up 85.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 5.0% in 1970 and was at its lowest, -3.7%, in 1983.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -0.4% | — |
| 1962 | 3.3% | -872.1% |
| 1963 | 3.5% | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 3.2% | -8.1% |
| 1965 | 3.8% | +17.4% |
| 1966 | 0.3% | -92.5% |
| 1967 | -0.3% | -216.6% |
| 1968 | 1.2% | -445.5% |
| 1969 | 4.3% | +273.5% |
| 1970 | 5.0% | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 3.6% | -28.8% |
| 1972 | -0.0% | -101.0% |
| 1973 | 1.4% | -4188.8% |
| 1974 | 4.4% | +212.3% |
| 1975 | -1.6% | -136.9% |
| 1976 | 1.7% | -208.3% |
| 1977 | -1.0% | -155.8% |
| 1978 | -1.6% | +68.9% |
| 1979 | 1.0% | -161.5% |
| 1980 | 1.2% | +14.6% |
| 1981 | -0.6% | -150.0% |
| 1982 | -2.2% | +285.2% |
| 1983 | -3.7% | +68.0% |
| 1984 | -0.5% | -87.5% |
| 1985 | -1.5% | +226.8% |
| 1986 | -0.8% | -46.1% |
| 1987 | -0.6% | -27.3% |
| 1988 | 1.5% | -343.5% |
| 1989 | 0.4% | -71.7% |
| 1990 | -1.5% | -463.0% |
| 1991 | -2.0% | +29.9% |
| 1992 | -3.6% | +84.7% |
| 1993 | -1.7% | -53.1% |
| 1994 | -0.9% | -47.8% |
| 1995 | 1.0% | -214.5% |
| 1996 | 2.2% | +121.1% |
| 1997 | 1.0% | -56.1% |
| 1998 | -0.2% | -124.8% |
| 1999 | -0.0% | -80.2% |
| 2000 | 1.0% | -2175.6% |
| 2001 | 1.2% | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | -34.4% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | +108.7% |
| 2004 | 3.6% | +125.5% |
| 2005 | 2.9% | -18.1% |
| 2006 | 3.4% | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 3.8% | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 2.3% | -37.5% |
| 2009 | -0.2% | -109.8% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | -1197.9% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | -15.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.3% | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.3% | -1.6% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.7% | -3.7% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | -0.2% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0917 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2516 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 420.94 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1718 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 287.43 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0962 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 160.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 11.82 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Sub-Saharan Africa was 2.1% in 2011, according to "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ".
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.0% in 1970.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.7% in 1983.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 3rd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ", published as part of GDP per capita, PPP annual growth (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant 2000 international dollars.