Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth was 8.54 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Eastern and Southern is 8.54 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 29.3% on the previous year and up 189.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 32.62 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -17.3 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 21st of 38 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -6.66 % change on previous year | -231.9% |
| 1983 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 1984 | -7.48 % change on previous year | -205.2% |
| 1985 | -17.3 % change on previous year | +131.2% |
| 1986 | 13.02 % change on previous year | -175.3% |
| 1987 | 26.22 % change on previous year | +101.3% |
| 1988 | 8.9 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 1989 | 6.68 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1990 | 18.27 % change on previous year | +173.6% |
| 1991 | 10.07 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1992 | -12.9 % change on previous year | -228.1% |
| 1993 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1994 | 4.18 % change on previous year | -460.6% |
| 1995 | 12.06 % change on previous year | +188.7% |
| 1996 | -0.8936 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 1997 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -681.5% |
| 1998 | -5.92 % change on previous year | -214.0% |
| 1999 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2000 | 8.1 % change on previous year | -551.5% |
| 2001 | -10.02 % change on previous year | -223.7% |
| 2002 | 0.1706 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 2003 | 32.62 % change on previous year | +19023.0% |
| 2004 | 23.29 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 16.42 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2006 | 12.77 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 2007 | 14.87 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 8.76 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2009 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 2010 | 20.24 % change on previous year | +812.2% |
| 2011 | 10.98 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2012 | 0.9779 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2013 | 0.4161 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2014 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +396.8% |
| 2015 | -9.54 % change on previous year | -561.6% |
| 2016 | -8.1 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 18.2 % change on previous year | -324.7% |
| 2018 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 2019 | -0.3022 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2020 | -8.07 % change on previous year | +2569.9% |
| 2021 | 18.56 % change on previous year | -330.0% |
| 2022 | 10.53 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2023 | -4.39 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 2024 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -250.4% |
| 2025 | 8.54 % change on previous year | +29.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.95 % change on previous year | -17.3 % change on previous year | 26.22 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.71 % change on previous year | -12.9 % change on previous year | 18.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.92 % change on previous year | -10.02 % change on previous year | 32.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.91 % change on previous year | -9.54 % change on previous year | 20.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.3 % change on previous year | -8.07 % change on previous year | 18.56 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 18 Palau 17.95 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Iceland 17.56 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Kiribati 17.5 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Angola 17.45 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Türkiye 17.27 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Russia 16.65 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Zambia 15.58 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Gross fixed capital formation 17.9% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 3.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 25.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,722 current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 243.64 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 1.0% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 4.0% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 377.52 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 18.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Eastern and Southern was 8.54 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 32.62 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.3 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 21st out of 38 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.