General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) was 3.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 3.82 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 21.3% on the previous year and up 390.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 10.81 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -12.44 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 9th out of 33 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 1993 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1994 | -12.44 % change on previous year | -1201.4% |
| 1995 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 1996 | 0.4389 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 1997 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +913.8% |
| 1998 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -128.3% |
| 1999 | -0.9447 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2000 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -334.0% |
| 2001 | 3.46 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 2002 | 6.76 % change on previous year | +95.4% |
| 2003 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2004 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2006 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2007 | 7.15 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 2008 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2010 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 10.81 % change on previous year | +257.1% |
| 2012 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2013 | 4.94 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 2014 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 2015 | 0.7784 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2016 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +127.0% |
| 2017 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2018 | 0.9467 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2019 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +204.8% |
| 2020 | 0.3517 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2021 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +1372.0% |
| 2022 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2023 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 2024 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +189.9% |
| 2025 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.748 % change on previous year | -12.44 % change on previous year | 4.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.72 % change on previous year | 1.51 % change on previous year | 7.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.12 % change on previous year | 0.7784 % change on previous year | 10.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.84 % change on previous year | 0.3517 % change on previous year | 5.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 6 Iraq 19.04 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Libya 18 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Lebanon 16.59 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Togo 15.67 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Central African Republic 15.6 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Tanzania, United Republic of 15.19 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Eswatini 13.98 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 386.71 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2311 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 7.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 398.55 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2382 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2144 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 358.68 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 8.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Sub-Saharan Africa was 3.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.81 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.44 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 9th out of 33 groups with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 390.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.