Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ was 4.51 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Sub-Saharan 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 Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 4.51 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 6.72 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -2.78 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 18th of 86 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -0.7178 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 1994 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -187.4% |
| 1995 | 3.46 % change on previous year | +242.5% |
| 1996 | 5.17 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 1997 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 1998 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 1999 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2001 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 2002 | 6.05 % change on previous year | +44.5% |
| 2003 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2004 | 6.72 % change on previous year | +68.6% |
| 2005 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 6.19 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2010 | 6.08 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 2011 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2012 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 5.2 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2016 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2017 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +87.0% |
| 2018 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2020 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -191.2% |
| 2021 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -245.0% |
| 2022 | 4.33 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2024 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2026 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2027 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +242.5% | 1.01 % change on previous year | 3.46 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +245.0% | -2.78 % change on previous year | 4.02 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.04 % change on previous year | -1.15 % change on previous year | 5.17 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.13 % change on previous year | 3.26 % change on previous year | 6.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.94 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 4.51 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 15 Philippines 5.99 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Kyrgyzstan 5.78 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Viet Nam 5.76 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2144 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (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)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 384.35 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2297 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 8.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 358.68 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,874 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 10.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Sub-Saharan Africa was 4.51 % 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.72 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.78 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 18th out of 86 groups with data for 2027.
- Is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.0%. 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 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.