How does West Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?

West Africa (African Union) ranks 30th out of 46 regions with data for 2021.

Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in West Africa (African Union)?

Over the last ten years it is down 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union)

Name: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union)
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West Africa (African Union): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 0.039 Percentage of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

0.039 Percentage of GDP

Change on year

up 57.6%

Rank

30th

of 46 regions

All-time high

0.1612 Percentage of GDP

in 2008

All-time low

0.021 Percentage of GDP

in 2015

Years of data

2000–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union), 2000–2021

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

In 2021, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union) stood at 0.039 Percentage of GDP.

That represents a change of up 57.6% on the previous year and down 65.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union) peaked at 0.1612 Percentage of GDP in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.021 Percentage of GDP, in 2015.

That places West Africa (African Union) 30th out of 46 regions with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Coal rents in West Africa (African Union), 2000 to 2021.
Year	Percentage of GDP	Change
2000	0.053 Percentage of GDP	—
2001	0.0744 Percentage of GDP	+40.5%
2002	0.0563 Percentage of GDP	-24.4%
2003	0.0414 Percentage of GDP	-26.5%
2004	0.0747 Percentage of GDP	+80.5%
2005	0.0926 Percentage of GDP	+23.9%
2006	0.0918 Percentage of GDP	-0.8%
2007	0.0712 Percentage of GDP	-22.5%
2008	0.1612 Percentage of GDP	+126.4%
2009	0.0646 Percentage of GDP	-59.9%
2010	0.0938 Percentage of GDP	+45.2%
2011	0.1121 Percentage of GDP	+19.4%
2012	0.0652 Percentage of GDP	-41.8%
2013	0.0401 Percentage of GDP	-38.6%
2014	0.0266 Percentage of GDP	-33.7%
2015	0.021 Percentage of GDP	-20.9%
2016	0.0244 Percentage of GDP	+16.1%
2017	0.0315 Percentage of GDP	+28.9%
2018	0.0378 Percentage of GDP	+20.1%
2019	0.0356 Percentage of GDP	-5.8%
2020	0.0247 Percentage of GDP	-30.5%
2021	0.039 Percentage of GDP	+57.6%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	0.0781 Percentage of GDP	0.0414 Percentage of GDP	0.1612 Percentage of GDP	10
2010s	0.0488 Percentage of GDP	0.021 Percentage of GDP	0.1121 Percentage of GDP	10
2020s	0.0318 Percentage of GDP	0.0247 Percentage of GDP	0.039 Percentage of GDP	2

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union)?: Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in West Africa (African Union) was 0.039 Percentage of GDP in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in West Africa (African Union)?: The highest recorded value was 0.1612 Percentage of GDP in 2008.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in West Africa (African Union)?: The lowest recorded value was 0.021 Percentage of GDP in 2015.
How does West Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?: West Africa (African Union) ranks 30th out of 46 regions with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in West Africa (African Union)?: Over the last ten years it is down 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this West Africa (African Union) data come from?: The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Coal rents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Coal rents
Unit: Percentage of GDP
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence: OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 234 places, 5,062 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed: 18 August 2026

The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 8 shows the breakdown of national economies by sectors of activity, looking at share of employment, contributions to GDP, along with the impact of natural resource extraction on the economy.