Gross capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Gross capital formation was 511.09 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 511.09 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 511.09 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 77.88 billion current US$, in 1993.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st of 41 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 88.36 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 91.31 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 81.80 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1993 | 77.88 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 85.07 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 97.05 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 97.02 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 97.38 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 100.33 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 94.76 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 98.78 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 91.67 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 92.85 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 126.10 billion current US$ | +35.8% |
| 2004 | 163.70 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 2005 | 188.25 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 217.29 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 265.08 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 321.59 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2009 | 313.82 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 346.67 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 398.90 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2012 | 423.18 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 450.91 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 472.68 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 413.26 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2016 | 371.01 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 410.62 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 435.49 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 431.48 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 376.84 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2021 | 441.95 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 494.95 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 476.36 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 476.96 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 511.09 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91.10 billion current US$ | 77.88 billion current US$ | 100.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 187.91 billion current US$ | 91.67 billion current US$ | 321.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 415.42 billion current US$ | 346.67 billion current US$ | 472.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 463.02 billion current US$ | 376.84 billion current US$ | 511.09 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 28 United Arab Emirates 139.22 billion current US$ compare
- 29 Austria 137.10 billion current US$ compare
- 30 Singapore 135.79 billion current US$ compare
- 31 Bangladesh 130.24 billion current US$ compare
- 32 Algeria 129.93 billion current US$ compare
- 33 Thailand 127.35 billion current US$ compare
- 34 Norway 123.20 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Industry (including construction), value added 25.1% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.7% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 212.72 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 202.74 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.6% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 554.02 billion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 478.12 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.1% (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator 4.1% (2025)
- Services, value added 50.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Gross capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 511.09 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 511.09 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.88 billion current US$ in 1993.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for gross capital formation?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st out of 41 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. 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.