Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

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

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Africa: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 15 - Growth decomposition was -3.93 Percentage of GDP in 2029. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2029)

-3.93 Percentage of GDP

Change on year

down 1.6%

Rank

26th

of 46 groups

All-time high

3.56 Percentage of GDP

in 2005

All-time low

-7.82 Percentage of GDP

in 2015

Years of data

2000–2029

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

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

Analysis

Africa recorded -3.93 Percentage of GDP for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in 2029.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in Africa peaked at 3.56 Percentage of GDP in 2005 and was at its lowest, -7.82 Percentage of GDP, in 2015.

Africa ranks 26th of 46 groups 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	1.08 Percentage of GDP	-3.66 Percentage of GDP	3.56 Percentage of GDP	10
2010s	-4.6 Percentage of GDP	-7.82 Percentage of GDP	-0.8605 Percentage of GDP	10
2020s	-3.83 Percentage of GDP	-5.44 Percentage of GDP	-2.86 Percentage of GDP	10

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in Africa?: Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in Africa was -3.93 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 Africa?: The highest recorded value was 3.56 Percentage of GDP in 2005.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was -7.82 Percentage of GDP in 2015.
How does Africa rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition?: Africa ranks 26th out of 46 groups with data for 2029.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa 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 — Foreign balance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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