General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) was 201.88 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, general government final consumption expenditure in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 201.88 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 201.88 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 19.68 billion current US$, in 1985.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 36th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 22.23 billion current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 23.35 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 22.89 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 23.76 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 23.62 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 19.68 billion current US$ | -16.7% |
| 1986 | 23.03 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 29.98 billion current US$ | +30.1% |
| 1988 | 31.16 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 31.62 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 37.92 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1991 | 41.93 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1992 | 41.66 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 40.91 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 43.14 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 44.63 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 45.61 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 47.82 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 44.77 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 44.05 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 44.75 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 41.40 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 41.06 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 57.68 billion current US$ | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 71.07 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2005 | 79.45 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 87.18 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 100.56 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 110.50 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 115.06 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 135.93 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 156.59 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 160.10 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 167.18 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 164.86 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 145.44 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 132.80 billion current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2017 | 154.40 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 156.56 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 157.23 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 149.77 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 170.80 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 189.78 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 177.64 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 185.95 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 201.88 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25.13 billion current US$ | 19.68 billion current US$ | 31.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.24 billion current US$ | 37.92 billion current US$ | 47.82 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.87 billion current US$ | 41.06 billion current US$ | 115.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 153.11 billion current US$ | 132.80 billion current US$ | 167.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 179.30 billion current US$ | 149.77 billion current US$ | 201.88 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 33 South Africa 80.70 billion current US$ compare
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- 35 Romania 74.17 billion current US$ compare
- 36 Philippines 73.76 billion current US$ compare
- 37 Colombia 70.85 billion current US$ compare
- 38 United Arab Emirates 63.85 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Iraq 62.03 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 255.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1313 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 226.14 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,159 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1486 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 8.66 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- General government final consumption expenditure in Africa Eastern and Southern was 201.88 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 201.88 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.68 billion current US$ in 1985.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for general government final consumption expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 36th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. General government FCE includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees), and most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation. 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.