Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank)

Lower-middle income countries (World Bank): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 1.44 Percentage of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.44 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 141.6%
Rank
18th
of 47 regions
All-time high
1.58 Percentage of GDP
in 2008
All-time low
0.1525 Percentage of GDP
in 2003
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank), 2000–2021

00.511.52000201020212000: 0.181 Percentage of GDP2001: 0.17 Percentage of GDP2002: 0.179 Percentage of GDP2003: 0.153 Percentage of GDP2004: 0.252 Percentage of GDP2005: 0.559 Percentage of GDP2006: 0.821 Percentage of GDP2007: 1.3 Percentage of GDP2008: 1.6 Percentage of GDP2009: 0.833 Percentage of GDP2010: 1.3 Percentage of GDP2011: 1.4 Percentage of GDP2012: 0.899 Percentage of GDP2013: 0.848 Percentage of GDP2014: 0.586 Percentage of GDP2015: 0.341 Percentage of GDP2016: 0.41 Percentage of GDP2017: 0.572 Percentage of GDP2018: 0.543 Percentage of GDP2019: 0.505 Percentage of GDP2020: 0.596 Percentage of GDP2021: 1.4 Percentage of GDP

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 Lower-middle income countries (World Bank) stood at 1.44 Percentage of GDP.

That represents a change of up 141.6% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank) peaked at 1.58 Percentage of GDP in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.1525 Percentage of GDP, in 2003.

That places Lower-middle income countries (World Bank) 18th out of 47 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 Lower-middle income countries (World Bank), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Mineral rents in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank), 2000 to 2021.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 0.181 Percentage of GDP
2001 0.1698 Percentage of GDP -6.2%
2002 0.1787 Percentage of GDP +5.2%
2003 0.1525 Percentage of GDP -14.6%
2004 0.252 Percentage of GDP +65.2%
2005 0.5585 Percentage of GDP +121.6%
2006 0.8209 Percentage of GDP +47.0%
2007 1.27 Percentage of GDP +54.6%
2008 1.58 Percentage of GDP +24.4%
2009 0.8333 Percentage of GDP -47.2%
2010 1.29 Percentage of GDP +54.6%
2011 1.41 Percentage of GDP +9.2%
2012 0.8986 Percentage of GDP -36.2%
2013 0.8477 Percentage of GDP -5.7%
2014 0.5859 Percentage of GDP -30.9%
2015 0.3409 Percentage of GDP -41.8%
2016 0.41 Percentage of GDP +20.3%
2017 0.5715 Percentage of GDP +39.4%
2018 0.5425 Percentage of GDP -5.1%
2019 0.5048 Percentage of GDP -6.9%
2020 0.5963 Percentage of GDP +18.1%
2021 1.44 Percentage of GDP +141.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.5994 Percentage of GDP 0.1525 Percentage of GDP 1.58 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 0.7398 Percentage of GDP 0.3409 Percentage of GDP 1.41 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 1.02 Percentage of GDP 0.5963 Percentage of GDP 1.44 Percentage of GDP 2

Countries ranked near Lower-middle income countries (World Bank)

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  2. 16 Sudan 6.63 Percentage of GDP compare
  3. 17 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 5.91 Percentage of GDP compare
  4. 18 Liberia 5.44 Percentage of GDP compare
  5. 19 Ukraine 5.32 Percentage of GDP compare
  6. 19 Ethiopia 0.2646 Percentage of GDP compare
  7. 20 Ghana 5.17 Percentage of GDP compare
  8. 21 Togo 4.88 Percentage of GDP compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank) was 1.44 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 Lower-middle income countries (World Bank)?
The highest recorded value was 1.58 Percentage of GDP in 2008.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank)?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1525 Percentage of GDP in 2003.
How does Lower-middle income countries (World Bank) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?
Lower-middle income countries (World Bank) ranks 18th out of 47 regions with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in Lower-middle income countries (World Bank)?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Mineral rents
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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244 places, 5,288 data points, 2000–2021
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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.