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 -4.38 Percentage of GDP in 2029. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2029)
-4.38 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
down 3.2%
Rank
20th
of 36 regions
All-time high
6.99 Percentage of GDP
in 2005
All-time low
-6.8 Percentage of GDP
in 2020
Years of data
30
2000–2029

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

-5052000201420292000: 5.7 Percentage of GDP2001: 1.2 Percentage of GDP2002: 0.749 Percentage of GDP2003: 2 Percentage of GDP2004: 6.4 Percentage of GDP2005: 7 Percentage of GDP2006: 4.7 Percentage of GDP2007: 2.4 Percentage of GDP2008: 1.6 Percentage of GDP2009: -0.126 Percentage of GDP2010: -0.27 Percentage of GDP2011: -0.408 Percentage of GDP2012: 0.007 Percentage of GDP2013: 0.212 Percentage of GDP2014: -2.7 Percentage of GDP2015: -5.9 Percentage of GDP2016: -3.9 Percentage of GDP2017: -1.9 Percentage of GDP2018: -3 Percentage of GDP2019: -6.5 Percentage of GDP2020: -6.8 Percentage of GDP2021: -4.3 Percentage of GDP2022: -3.9 Percentage of GDP2023: -4.5 Percentage of GDP2024: -4.5 Percentage of GDP2025: -4.4 Percentage of GDP2026: -4.3 Percentage of GDP2027: -4.3 Percentage of GDP2028: -4.2 Percentage of GDP2029: -4.4 Percentage of GDP

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

Analysis

In 2029, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union) stood at -4.38 Percentage of GDP.

The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition in West Africa (African Union) peaked at 6.99 Percentage of GDP in 2005 and was at its lowest, -6.8 Percentage of GDP, in 2020.

That places West Africa (African Union) 20th out of 36 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.

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

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 15 - Growth decomposition by expenditure — Foreign balance in West Africa (African Union), 2000 to 2029.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 5.74 Percentage of GDP
2001 1.18 Percentage of GDP -79.5%
2002 0.749 Percentage of GDP -36.3%
2003 1.96 Percentage of GDP +161.6%
2004 6.45 Percentage of GDP +229.1%
2005 6.99 Percentage of GDP +8.5%
2006 4.74 Percentage of GDP -32.2%
2007 2.43 Percentage of GDP -48.7%
2008 1.55 Percentage of GDP -36.1%
2009 -0.1264 Percentage of GDP -108.1%
2010 -0.2704 Percentage of GDP +114.0%
2011 -0.408 Percentage of GDP +50.9%
2012 0.007 Percentage of GDP -101.7%
2013 0.2118 Percentage of GDP +2914.3%
2014 -2.73 Percentage of GDP -1389.6%
2015 -5.87 Percentage of GDP +114.9%
2016 -3.88 Percentage of GDP -33.8%
2017 -1.91 Percentage of GDP -50.7%
2018 -3.02 Percentage of GDP +57.6%
2019 -6.54 Percentage of GDP +116.8%
2020 -6.8 Percentage of GDP +3.9%
2021 -4.3 Percentage of GDP -36.7%
2022 -3.85 Percentage of GDP -10.4%
2023 -4.55 Percentage of GDP +18.0%
2024 -4.48 Percentage of GDP -1.5%
2025 -4.39 Percentage of GDP -2.0%
2026 -4.27 Percentage of GDP -2.8%
2027 -4.25 Percentage of GDP -0.3%
2028 -4.24 Percentage of GDP -0.3%
2029 -4.38 Percentage of GDP +3.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.17 Percentage of GDP -0.1264 Percentage of GDP 6.99 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s -2.44 Percentage of GDP -6.54 Percentage of GDP 0.2118 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s -4.55 Percentage of GDP -6.8 Percentage of GDP -3.85 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 -4.38 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 6.99 Percentage of GDP in 2005.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition recorded in West Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was -6.8 Percentage of GDP in 2020.
How does West Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 15 - growth decomposition?
West Africa (African Union) ranks 20th out of 36 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 up 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 15 - Growth decomposition by expenditure — Foreign balance
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Percentage of GDP
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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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.