Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$) in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) was 807.39 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Africa Western and Central, 1981–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Africa Western and Central is 807.39 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 15.6% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Africa Western and Central peaked at 1.03 trillion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 99.58 billion current US$, in 1989.
Africa Western and Central ranks 33rd of 38 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 238.93 billion current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 210.65 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1983 | 150.22 billion current US$ | -28.7% |
| 1984 | 119.36 billion current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1985 | 122.24 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 108.67 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1987 | 110.16 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 107.75 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 99.58 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 118.19 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1991 | 126.17 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 118.50 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 125.05 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 136.00 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 215.29 billion current US$ | +58.3% |
| 1996 | 269.99 billion current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1997 | 285.30 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 308.82 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 124.10 billion current US$ | -59.8% |
| 2000 | 128.20 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 137.32 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 167.38 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2003 | 193.04 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 240.67 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 298.39 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 387.38 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 2007 | 454.00 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 556.31 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 494.29 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 590.18 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2011 | 675.65 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 734.01 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 825.00 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 877.81 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 751.72 billion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2016 | 673.95 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 667.34 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 748.35 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 998.49 billion current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2020 | 933.50 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 991.38 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 1.03 trillion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 901.35 billion current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 698.30 billion current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2025 | 807.39 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 140.84 billion current US$ | 99.58 billion current US$ | 238.93 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 182.74 billion current US$ | 118.19 billion current US$ | 308.82 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 305.70 billion current US$ | 128.20 billion current US$ | 556.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 754.25 billion current US$ | 590.18 billion current US$ | 998.49 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 893.66 billion current US$ | 698.30 billion current US$ | 1.03 trillion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- GDP 852.53 billion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 371.97 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2303 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 368.43 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator 2.8% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 942.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4965 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,860 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,600 current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Africa Western and Central?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Africa Western and Central was 807.39 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 trillion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.58 billion current US$ in 1989.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 33rd out of 38 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. 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.