Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth was 7.51 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Least developed countries, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Least developed countries stood at 7.51 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.9% on the previous year and up 244.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Least developed countries peaked at 24.18 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -23.58 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Least developed countries ranks 25th of 38 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -23.58 % change on previous year | -330.3% |
| 1993 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1994 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 1995 | 0.4496 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 1996 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +569.8% |
| 1997 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1998 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 1999 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2000 | 13.8 % change on previous year | +958.2% |
| 2001 | -4.47 % change on previous year | -132.4% |
| 2002 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -238.9% |
| 2003 | 13.1 % change on previous year | +111.1% |
| 2004 | 14.05 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 18.8 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 2006 | 16.99 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 20.12 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 24.18 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -95.4% |
| 2010 | 14.81 % change on previous year | +1244.9% |
| 2011 | 13.93 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2013 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 2014 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2015 | -5.21 % change on previous year | -167.1% |
| 2016 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 2017 | 9.67 % change on previous year | +542.6% |
| 2018 | 6.76 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2019 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2020 | 0.9688 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 2021 | 10.24 % change on previous year | +957.0% |
| 2022 | 13.35 % change on previous year | +30.4% |
| 2023 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 2024 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -613.9% |
| 2025 | 7.51 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.438 % change on previous year | -23.58 % change on previous year | 10.24 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.39 % change on previous year | -4.47 % change on previous year | 24.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.69 % change on previous year | -5.21 % change on previous year | 14.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.13 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 13.35 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 22 Türkiye 17.27 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Russian Federation 16.65 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Zambia 15.58 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Nigeria 15.1 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Bulgaria 15.05 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Uganda 14.81 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Côte d'Ivoire 14.66 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- Trade 43.7% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 25.4% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 471.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 441.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 6.4% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 28.5% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -6.8% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 233.76 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 6.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Least developed countries?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Least developed countries was 7.51 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 24.18 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.58 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Least developed countries rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth?
- Least developed countries ranks 25th out of 38 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), 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.