Gross domestic savings in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income): Gross domestic savings was 21.89 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
21.89 billion current US$
Change on year
up 161.8%
Rank
39th
of 43 groups
All-time high
456.77 billion current US$
in 2019
All-time low
-35.40 billion current US$
in 2024
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Gross domestic savings in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) is 21.89 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 161.8% on the previous year and down 92.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) peaked at 456.77 billion current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, -35.40 billion current US$, in 2024.
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 39th of 43 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 13.19 billion current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 15.21 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1967 | 13.47 billion current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1968 | 14.24 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 17.37 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1970 | 20.61 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1971 | 16.21 billion current US$ | -21.3% |
| 1972 | 21.42 billion current US$ | +32.1% |
| 1973 | 27.93 billion current US$ | +30.4% |
| 1974 | 42.75 billion current US$ | +53.1% |
| 1975 | 39.37 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1976 | 49.89 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1977 | 52.35 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 52.48 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 59.03 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 75.45 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1981 | 168.98 billion current US$ | +124.0% |
| 1982 | 151.60 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 103.66 billion current US$ | -31.6% |
| 1984 | 79.42 billion current US$ | -23.4% |
| 1985 | 96.09 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1986 | 39.85 billion current US$ | -58.5% |
| 1987 | 19.09 billion current US$ | -52.1% |
| 1988 | 15.20 billion current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1989 | 7.67 billion current US$ | -49.6% |
| 1990 | -2.92 billion current US$ | -138.1% |
| 1991 | -3.53 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1992 | -10.86 billion current US$ | +207.6% |
| 1993 | -1.98 billion current US$ | -81.7% |
| 1994 | 19.51 billion current US$ | -1083.4% |
| 1995 | 72.56 billion current US$ | +272.0% |
| 1996 | 117.63 billion current US$ | +62.1% |
| 1997 | 128.28 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 139.78 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1999 | -20.81 billion current US$ | -114.9% |
| 2000 | -2.23 billion current US$ | -89.3% |
| 2001 | 10.40 billion current US$ | -566.7% |
| 2002 | 43.51 billion current US$ | +318.3% |
| 2003 | 38.31 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 58.73 billion current US$ | +53.3% |
| 2005 | 106.49 billion current US$ | +81.3% |
| 2006 | 173.80 billion current US$ | +63.2% |
| 2007 | 206.96 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2008 | 278.86 billion current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2009 | 183.87 billion current US$ | -34.1% |
| 2010 | 255.64 billion current US$ | +39.0% |
| 2011 | 299.15 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 316.71 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 343.83 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 400.83 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 295.14 billion current US$ | -26.4% |
| 2016 | 228.08 billion current US$ | -22.7% |
| 2017 | 180.58 billion current US$ | -20.8% |
| 2018 | 228.78 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2019 | 456.77 billion current US$ | +99.7% |
| 2020 | 378.84 billion current US$ | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 393.57 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 412.05 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 218.22 billion current US$ | -47.0% |
| 2024 | -35.40 billion current US$ | -116.2% |
| 2025 | 21.89 billion current US$ | -161.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.69 billion current US$ | 13.19 billion current US$ | 17.37 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 38.20 billion current US$ | 16.21 billion current US$ | 59.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 75.70 billion current US$ | 7.67 billion current US$ | 168.98 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.77 billion current US$ | -20.81 billion current US$ | 139.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.87 billion current US$ | -2.23 billion current US$ | 278.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 300.55 billion current US$ | 180.58 billion current US$ | 456.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 231.53 billion current US$ | -35.40 billion current US$ | 412.05 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
- 36 Iran, Islamic Republic of 119.83 billion current US$ compare
- 37 Algeria 114.69 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Kazakhstan 107.66 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Argentina 103.08 billion current US$ compare
- 40 Chile 100.78 billion current US$ compare
- 41 Bangladesh 100.29 billion current US$ compare
- 42 Peru 95.31 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,609 current US$ (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,609 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 11.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9709 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 1,623 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method 2.13 trillion current US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita growth 1.6% (2025)
- Gross domestic savings 1.0% (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9626 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI 2.14 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- Gross domestic savings in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) was 21.89 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 456.77 billion current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.40 billion current US$ in 2024.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) rank for gross domestic savings?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 39th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). 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.