Industry (including construction), value added (current US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Industry (including construction), value added (current US$) was 554.02 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Industry (including construction), value added in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1981–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, industry (including construction), value added in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 554.02 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industry (including construction), value added in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 578.06 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 80.86 billion current US$, in 1986.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 34th out of 47 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industry (including construction), value added (current US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 145.20 billion current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 121.65 billion current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1983 | 106.75 billion current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1984 | 88.05 billion current US$ | -17.5% |
| 1985 | 81.57 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 80.86 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 92.07 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1988 | 95.55 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 98.56 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 117.31 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1991 | 122.75 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 116.12 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 112.67 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 116.60 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 157.53 billion current US$ | +35.1% |
| 1996 | 178.36 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1997 | 181.12 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 164.75 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 111.45 billion current US$ | -32.3% |
| 2000 | 125.06 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 114.72 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 118.88 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 151.82 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2004 | 194.33 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 238.24 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 276.98 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2007 | 324.53 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 383.09 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 321.00 billion current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 401.35 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 484.35 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 499.55 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 516.28 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 517.77 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 406.37 billion current US$ | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 356.40 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 418.25 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 474.96 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 505.11 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 439.87 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 519.31 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2022 | 578.06 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 530.13 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 500.88 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2025 | 554.02 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 101.14 billion current US$ | 80.86 billion current US$ | 145.20 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 137.86 billion current US$ | 111.45 billion current US$ | 181.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 224.86 billion current US$ | 114.72 billion current US$ | 383.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 458.04 billion current US$ | 356.40 billion current US$ | 517.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 520.38 billion current US$ | 439.87 billion current US$ | 578.06 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 31 Sweden 140.71 billion current US$ compare
- 32 Austria 138.97 billion current US$ compare
- 33 Singapore 136.91 billion current US$ compare
- 34 Belgium 134.99 billion current US$ compare
- 35 Philippines 131.46 billion current US$ compare
- 36 Qatar 122.96 billion current US$ compare
- 37 Egypt 117.09 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 23.52 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 17.18 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -9.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 3.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 12.01 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0154 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industry (including construction), value added in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Industry (including construction), value added in Sub-Saharan Africa was 554.02 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest industry (including construction), value added recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 578.06 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest industry (including construction), value added recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.86 billion current US$ in 1986.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for industry (including construction), value added?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 34th out of 47 groups with data for 2025.
- Is industry (including construction), value added rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Industry (including construction), value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Industry (including construction) corresponds to ISIC (Rev.4) divisions 05-43. It is comprised of mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water, and gas industries. Value added is the contribution to the economy by a producer or an industry or an institutional sector, which is estimated by the total value of output produced and deducting the total value of intermediate consumption of goods and services used to produce that output. 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.