Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual was 4.58 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Africa Western and Central, 1982–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Africa Western and Central is 4.58 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and up 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Africa Western and Central peaked at 12.14 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -8.21 % change on previous year, in 1983.
Africa Western and Central ranks 10th of 32 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -4.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -8.21 % change on previous year | +75.9% |
| 1984 | -0.0999 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 1985 | 5.85 % change on previous year | -5953.1% |
| 1986 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1987 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +98.6% |
| 1988 | 5.36 % change on previous year | +122.5% |
| 1989 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 1990 | 8.33 % change on previous year | +399.5% |
| 1991 | 0.4969 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1992 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +430.2% |
| 1993 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -167.6% |
| 1994 | -0.9213 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 1995 | 0.5139 % change on previous year | -155.8% |
| 1996 | 4.13 % change on previous year | +703.5% |
| 1997 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 1998 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2000 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +207.1% |
| 2001 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +28.7% |
| 2002 | 12.14 % change on previous year | +113.7% |
| 2003 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2004 | 8 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 2005 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2006 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 6.42 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 7.47 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 5.03 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 2012 | 5.14 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 5.57 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0357 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 2017 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +6238.4% |
| 2018 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 2019 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2020 | -4.2 % change on previous year | -228.1% |
| 2021 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -156.4% |
| 2022 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +87.4% |
| 2023 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 2024 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2025 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4383 % change on previous year | -8.21 % change on previous year | 5.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.08 % change on previous year | -1.78 % change on previous year | 8.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.62 % change on previous year | 4.41 % change on previous year | 12.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.99 % change on previous year | 0.0357 % change on previous year | 7.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.45 % change on previous year | -4.2 % change on previous year | 4.58 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 7 Palau 11.48 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Kyrgyzstan 10.93 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Tajikistan 9.4 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Ethiopia 9.15 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Rwanda 8.87 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Zimbabwe 8.35 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Viet Nam 8.19 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,768 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added 49.7% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9471 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 1,515 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 1.11 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,600 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.16 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added 528.98 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 15.62 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Africa Western and Central?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Africa Western and Central was 4.58 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 12.14 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.21 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 10th out of 32 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.