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

Africa, low income countries (World Bank): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 0.137 Percentage of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
0.137 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 62.1%
Rank
32nd
of 47 regions
All-time high
0.137 Percentage of GDP
in 2021
All-time low
0.0001 Percentage of GDP
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021

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

00.050.10.152000201020212000: 0 Percentage of GDP2001: 0 Percentage of GDP2002: 0 Percentage of GDP2003: 0 Percentage of GDP2004: 0.025 Percentage of GDP2005: 0.02 Percentage of GDP2006: 0.068 Percentage of GDP2007: 0.059 Percentage of GDP2008: 0.068 Percentage of GDP2009: 0.062 Percentage of GDP2010: 0.08 Percentage of GDP2011: 0.098 Percentage of GDP2012: 0.114 Percentage of GDP2013: 0.113 Percentage of GDP2014: 0.1 Percentage of GDP2015: 0.094 Percentage of GDP2016: 0.085 Percentage of GDP2017: 0.088 Percentage of GDP2018: 0.123 Percentage of GDP2019: 0.107 Percentage of GDP2020: 0.085 Percentage of GDP2021: 0.137 Percentage of GDP

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Africa, low income countries (World Bank) is 0.137 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.

The figure is up 62.1% on the previous year and up 39.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Africa, low income countries (World Bank) peaked at 0.137 Percentage of GDP in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 Percentage of GDP, in 2000.

Africa, low income countries (World Bank) ranks 32nd of 47 regions on this measure, 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 Africa, low income countries (World Bank), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Natural gas rents in Africa, low income countries (World Bank), 2000 to 2021.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 0.0001 Percentage of GDP
2001 0.0001 Percentage of GDP +1.2%
2002 0.0001 Percentage of GDP +1.6%
2003 0.0001 Percentage of GDP +17.1%
2004 0.0252 Percentage of GDP +36404.0%
2005 0.0199 Percentage of GDP -20.9%
2006 0.0676 Percentage of GDP +239.6%
2007 0.0586 Percentage of GDP -13.2%
2008 0.0677 Percentage of GDP +15.4%
2009 0.0615 Percentage of GDP -9.1%
2010 0.0801 Percentage of GDP +30.1%
2011 0.0984 Percentage of GDP +22.9%
2012 0.1138 Percentage of GDP +15.7%
2013 0.1131 Percentage of GDP -0.6%
2014 0.0996 Percentage of GDP -12.0%
2015 0.0938 Percentage of GDP -5.8%
2016 0.0848 Percentage of GDP -9.6%
2017 0.0876 Percentage of GDP +3.2%
2018 0.1234 Percentage of GDP +40.9%
2019 0.1073 Percentage of GDP -13.0%
2020 0.0845 Percentage of GDP -21.3%
2021 0.137 Percentage of GDP +62.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0301 Percentage of GDP 0.0001 Percentage of GDP 0.0677 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 0.1002 Percentage of GDP 0.0801 Percentage of GDP 0.1234 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 0.1107 Percentage of GDP 0.0845 Percentage of GDP 0.137 Percentage of GDP 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Africa, low income countries (World Bank)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Africa, low income countries (World Bank) was 0.137 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 Africa, low income countries (World Bank)?
The highest recorded value was 0.137 Percentage of GDP in 2021.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Africa, low income countries (World Bank)?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
How does Africa, low income countries (World Bank) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?
Africa, low income countries (World Bank) ranks 32nd out of 47 regions with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in Africa, low income countries (World Bank)?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.2%. 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 — Natural gas rents
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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236 places, 5,092 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.