Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in High income countries

High income countries: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 24,008 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
24,008 US dollar
Change on year
down 3.6%
Rank
6th
of 48 regions
All-time high
30,417 US dollar
in 2014
All-time low
16,241 US dollar
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in High income countries, 2000–2018

010.0k20.0k30.0k2000200920182000: 16.2k US dollar2001: 16.5k US dollar2002: 16.9k US dollar2003: 17.8k US dollar2004: 19.5k US dollar2005: 20.5k US dollar2006: 22.1k US dollar2007: 24.3k US dollar2008: 27.2k US dollar2009: 27.4k US dollar2010: 27.7k US dollar2011: 29.3k US dollar2012: 30.0k US dollar2013: 29.3k US dollar2014: 30.4k US dollar2015: 29.0k US dollar2016: 26.2k US dollar2017: 24.9k US dollar2018: 24.0k US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

In 2018, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in High income countries stood at 24,008 US dollar.

That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in High income countries peaked at 30,417 US dollar in 2014 and was at its lowest, 16,241 US dollar, in 2000.

That places High income countries 6th out of 48 regions with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in High income countries, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in High income countries, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 16,241 US dollar
2001 16,542 US dollar +1.9%
2002 16,928 US dollar +2.3%
2003 17,832 US dollar +5.3%
2004 19,535 US dollar +9.5%
2005 20,468 US dollar +4.8%
2006 22,144 US dollar +8.2%
2007 24,345 US dollar +9.9%
2008 27,239 US dollar +11.9%
2009 27,442 US dollar +0.7%
2010 27,726 US dollar +1.0%
2011 29,271 US dollar +5.6%
2012 29,950 US dollar +2.3%
2013 29,326 US dollar -2.1%
2014 30,417 US dollar +3.7%
2015 29,025 US dollar -4.6%
2016 26,249 US dollar -9.6%
2017 24,907 US dollar -5.1%
2018 24,008 US dollar -3.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20,872 US dollar 16,241 US dollar 27,442 US dollar 10
2010s 27,875 US dollar 24,008 US dollar 30,417 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near High income countries

  1. 3 United States of America 5,646 US dollar compare
  2. 4 Saudi Arabia 5,086 US dollar compare
  3. 5 Russian Federation 4,732 US dollar compare
  4. 6 India 3,923 US dollar compare
  5. 7 Brazil 3,187 US dollar compare
  6. 8 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,497 US dollar compare
  7. 9 Iraq 2,061 US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in High income countries?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in High income countries was 24,008 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in High income countries?
The highest recorded value was 30,417 US dollar in 2014.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in High income countries?
The lowest recorded value was 16,241 US dollar in 2000.
How does High income countries rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
High income countries ranks 6th out of 48 regions with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in High income countries?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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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 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.