Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) was 7.16 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 7.16 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 5,600.5% on the previous year and up 156.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 35.81 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -12.66 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 11th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -10.41 % change on previous year | -411.7% |
| 1993 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1994 | 9.24 % change on previous year | -292.6% |
| 1995 | 14.08 % change on previous year | +52.4% |
| 1996 | -0.027 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1997 | 0.3684 % change on previous year | -1464.5% |
| 1998 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +721.8% |
| 1999 | -5.55 % change on previous year | -283.3% |
| 2000 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -176.5% |
| 2001 | -7.2 % change on previous year | -269.6% |
| 2002 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 2003 | 35.81 % change on previous year | +2685.5% |
| 2004 | 29.82 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 15 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2006 | 15.43 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 21.99 % change on previous year | +42.5% |
| 2008 | 21.32 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2009 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 2010 | 10.47 % change on previous year | -533.3% |
| 2011 | 15.07 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 2012 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 2013 | 6.55 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 4.83 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 2015 | -12.57 % change on previous year | -360.4% |
| 2016 | -10.22 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 10.68 % change on previous year | -204.4% |
| 2018 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2019 | -0.9226 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 2020 | -12.66 % change on previous year | +1272.5% |
| 2021 | 17.28 % change on previous year | -236.5% |
| 2022 | 11.99 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2023 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2024 | 0.1255 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2025 | 7.16 % change on previous year | +5600.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Sub-Saharan Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +5600.6% | 0.1255 % change on previous year | 7.16 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | +2685.5% | 1.29 % change on previous year | 35.81 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +1464.5% | -0.027 % change on previous year | 0.3684 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -1272.5% | -0.9226 % change on previous year | -12.66 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -10.41 % change on previous year | 14.08 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 13.53 % change on previous year | -7.2 % change on previous year | 35.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.6 % change on previous year | -12.57 % change on previous year | 15.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.36 % change on previous year | -12.66 % change on previous year | 17.28 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 8 Sao Tome and Principe 50.24 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Ireland 48.88 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Syria 47.03 % change on previous year
- 11 Gambia 45.48 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Guyana 43.79 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Kiribati 42.24 % change on previous year compare
- 14 El Salvador 37.72 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 23.52 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 17.18 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -9.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 3.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 12.01 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0154 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 7.16 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 35.81 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.66 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 11th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.9%. 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 Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.