Mining and quarrying, value added in Africa
Africa: Mining and quarrying, value added was 230.14 billion current US$ in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2007)
230.14 billion current US$
Change on year
up 12.7%
Rank
1st
of 3 groups
All-time high
230.14 billion current US$
in 2007
All-time low
3.51 billion current US$
in 1965
Years of data
43
1965–2007
Mining and quarrying, value added in Africa, 1965–2007
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2007, mining and quarrying, value added in Africa stood at 230.14 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
The figure is up 12.7% on the previous year and up 327.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Africa peaked at 230.14 billion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.51 billion current US$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mining and quarrying, value added in Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3.51 billion current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1967 | 4.01 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 4.48 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1969 | 5.29 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1970 | 5.03 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 4.35 billion current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1972 | 5.99 billion current US$ | +37.7% |
| 1973 | 9.56 billion current US$ | +59.8% |
| 1974 | 17.48 billion current US$ | +82.8% |
| 1975 | 15.38 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1976 | 16.23 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 18.66 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 21.67 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 33.61 billion current US$ | +55.1% |
| 1980 | 54.70 billion current US$ | +62.8% |
| 1981 | 50.09 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1982 | 42.98 billion current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 44.12 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 44.52 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 43.48 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 36.23 billion current US$ | -16.7% |
| 1987 | 38.77 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 39.75 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 42.11 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 46.93 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1991 | 45.77 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 43.70 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 42.02 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 41.25 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 45.14 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 52.75 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 53.81 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 44.27 billion current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1999 | 50.36 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2000 | 71.64 billion current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2001 | 65.11 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 68.10 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 87.71 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 120.11 billion current US$ | +36.9% |
| 2005 | 164.96 billion current US$ | +37.3% |
| 2006 | 204.30 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 230.14 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.25 billion current US$ | 3.51 billion current US$ | 5.29 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 14.80 billion current US$ | 4.35 billion current US$ | 33.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.67 billion current US$ | 36.23 billion current US$ | 54.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.60 billion current US$ | 41.25 billion current US$ | 53.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 126.51 billion current US$ | 65.11 billion current US$ | 230.14 billion current US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More economy & growth data for Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.26 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2028)
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 10.08 million (2027)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$, 2015 prices 2.89 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita, 2015 prices 2,011 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$, 2015 prices 3.04 million million USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ 10.34 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ per capita 7.84 % (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation — Annual growth US$ -6.42 % (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation — Annual growth US$, 2015 prices 3.95 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Africa?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Africa was 230.14 billion current US$ in 2007, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 230.14 billion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.51 billion current US$ in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2007.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 327.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in current U.S. dollars.