Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Africa
Africa: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ was 4.43 % change on previous year in 2027. ▲ Rising
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Africa, 1992–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2027, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Africa stood at 4.43 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Africa peaked at 6 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -2.32 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Africa ranks 21st of 86 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.6603 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -0.3835 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 1994 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -571.8% |
| 1995 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +76.5% |
| 1996 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +65.9% |
| 1997 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1998 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1999 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2000 | 4.06 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2001 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 2003 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 5.77 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 5.7 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 6 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2010 | 5.5 % change on previous year | +85.0% |
| 2011 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 2012 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +73.7% |
| 2013 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2017 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 2018 | 3.34 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 3 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2020 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -177.1% |
| 2021 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -279.6% |
| 2022 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 2024 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2025 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 2026 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2027 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +571.8% | -0.3835 % change on previous year | 1.81 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +279.6% | -2.32 % change on previous year | 4.16 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.66 % change on previous year | -0.3835 % change on previous year | 5.3 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.9 % change on previous year | 2.98 % change on previous year | 6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 5.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 4.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 18 Uzbekistan 5.7 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Bangladesh 5.69 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Liberia 5.62 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Bhutan 5.54 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Togo 5.5 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Armenia 5.5 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Mongolia 5.47 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.26 Percent per annum (2028)
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 10.08 million (2027)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ per capita 7.84 % (2024)
- GDP Deflator — Value US$, 2015 prices 101.78 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ 10.34 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$, 2015 prices 3.04 million million USD (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation Deflator — Value US$, 2015 prices 88.82 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita, 2015 prices 2,011 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita 2,047 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Africa?
- Gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Africa was 4.43 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.32 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Africa rank for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
- Africa ranks 21st out of 86 groups with data for 2027.
- Is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates), 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 Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.