Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth was 15.62 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Africa Western and Central, 1982–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Western and Central stood at 15.62 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 169.3% on the previous year and up 208.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Western and Central peaked at 58.31 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -59.82 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Africa Western and Central 1st out of 38 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -11.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -28.69 % change on previous year | +142.4% |
| 1984 | -20.54 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1985 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1986 | -11.1 % change on previous year | -561.1% |
| 1987 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 1988 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -259.4% |
| 1989 | -7.58 % change on previous year | +246.4% |
| 1990 | 18.69 % change on previous year | -346.7% |
| 1991 | 6.75 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1992 | -6.08 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 1993 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -190.9% |
| 1994 | 8.75 % change on previous year | +58.4% |
| 1995 | 58.31 % change on previous year | +566.1% |
| 1996 | 25.41 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 1997 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 1998 | 8.25 % change on previous year | +45.5% |
| 1999 | -59.82 % change on previous year | -825.3% |
| 2000 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -105.5% |
| 2001 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +115.3% |
| 2002 | 21.89 % change on previous year | +207.7% |
| 2003 | 15.33 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 2004 | 24.67 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
| 2005 | 23.98 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 29.82 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 2007 | 17.2 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2008 | 22.54 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 2009 | -11.15 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 2010 | 19.4 % change on previous year | -274.0% |
| 2011 | 14.48 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 8.64 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2013 | 12.4 % change on previous year | +43.5% |
| 2014 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2015 | -14.36 % change on previous year | -324.4% |
| 2016 | -10.35 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2017 | -0.9808 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2018 | 12.14 % change on previous year | -1337.7% |
| 2019 | 33.43 % change on previous year | +175.3% |
| 2020 | -6.51 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 2021 | 6.2 % change on previous year | -195.3% |
| 2022 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2023 | -12.49 % change on previous year | -420.6% |
| 2024 | -22.53 % change on previous year | +80.3% |
| 2025 | 15.62 % change on previous year | -169.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -9.77 % change on previous year | -28.69 % change on previous year | 2.41 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 7.15 % change on previous year | -59.82 % change on previous year | 58.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.47 % change on previous year | -11.15 % change on previous year | 29.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.12 % change on previous year | -14.36 % change on previous year | 33.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.63 % change on previous year | -22.53 % change on previous year | 15.62 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- Industry (including construction), value added 196.30 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,860 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added 49.7% (2025)
- Services, value added 5.0% (2025)
- Services, value added 528.98 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 423.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.16 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 23.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.5% (2025)
- Inflation, consumer prices 1.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Western and Central?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Africa Western and Central was 15.62 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 58.31 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -59.82 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 1st out of 38 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.8%. 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) (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.