Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 15 - Growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union)

West Africa (African Union): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 15 - Growth decomposition was 0.4418 Percentage of GDP in 2029. β—† Volatile

Latest (2029)
0.4418 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
down 4.2%
Rank
26th
of 46 regions
All-time high
0.9848 Percentage of GDP
in 2012
All-time low
-0.4648 Percentage of GDP
in 2002
Years of data
30
2000–2029

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 15 - Growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union), 2000–2029

-0.500.512000201420292000: -0.276 Percentage of GDP2001: 0.172 Percentage of GDP2002: -0.465 Percentage of GDP2003: 0.333 Percentage of GDP2004: 0.066 Percentage of GDP2005: 0.305 Percentage of GDP2006: -0.123 Percentage of GDP2007: 0.154 Percentage of GDP2008: 0.279 Percentage of GDP2009: 0.021 Percentage of GDP2010: 0.826 Percentage of GDP2011: 0.339 Percentage of GDP2012: 0.985 Percentage of GDP2013: 0.841 Percentage of GDP2014: 0.696 Percentage of GDP2015: 0.644 Percentage of GDP2016: 0.682 Percentage of GDP2017: 0.744 Percentage of GDP2018: 0.814 Percentage of GDP2019: 0.751 Percentage of GDP2020: 0.817 Percentage of GDP2021: 0.844 Percentage of GDP2022: 0.902 Percentage of GDP2023: 0.9 Percentage of GDP2024: 0.69 Percentage of GDP2025: 0.582 Percentage of GDP2026: 0.491 Percentage of GDP2027: 0.468 Percentage of GDP2028: 0.461 Percentage of GDP2029: 0.442 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 15 - growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union) is 0.4418 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2029.

That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 41.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union) peaked at 0.9848 Percentage of GDP in 2012 and was at its lowest, -0.4648 Percentage of GDP, in 2002.

That places West Africa (African Union) 26th out of 46 regions with data for 2029, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0467 Percentage of GDP -0.4648 Percentage of GDP 0.3333 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 0.7323 Percentage of GDP 0.3394 Percentage of GDP 0.9848 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 0.6596 Percentage of GDP 0.4418 Percentage of GDP 0.9021 Percentage of GDP 10

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What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union) was 0.4418 Percentage of GDP in 2029, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition recorded in West Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 0.9848 Percentage of GDP in 2012.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition recorded in West Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was -0.4648 Percentage of GDP in 2002.
How does West Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition?
West Africa (African Union) ranks 26th out of 46 regions with data for 2029.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition rising or falling in West Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. 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 15 - Growth decomposition by expenditure β€” Changes in inventories. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 15 - Growth decomposition by expenditure β€” Changes in inventories
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
53 places, 1,590 data points, 2000–2029
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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 15 shows growth decomposition by expenditure, including gross fixed capital formation, changes in inventories, foreign balances, and trade balance.