Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Non-resource-rich countries

Non-resource-rich countries: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 44,479 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
44,479 US dollar
Change on year
down 2.2%
Rank
2nd
of 48 regions
All-time high
54,148 US dollar
in 2012
All-time low
29,913 US dollar
in 2002
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Non-resource-rich countries, 2000–2018

020.0k40.0k60.0k2000200920182000: 32.2k US dollar2001: 32.1k US dollar2002: 29.9k US dollar2003: 30.9k US dollar2004: 33.3k US dollar2005: 35.0k US dollar2006: 37.5k US dollar2007: 40.9k US dollar2008: 46.1k US dollar2009: 47.3k US dollar2010: 49.0k US dollar2011: 52.4k US dollar2012: 54.1k US dollar2013: 52.3k US dollar2014: 53.0k US dollar2015: 51.8k US dollar2016: 46.6k US dollar2017: 45.5k US dollar2018: 44.5k US dollar

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

Analysis

Non-resource-rich countries recorded 44,479 US dollar for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in 2018.

The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Non-resource-rich countries peaked at 54,148 US dollar in 2012 and was at its lowest, 29,913 US dollar, in 2002.

That places Non-resource-rich countries 2nd out of 48 regions with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

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 Non-resource-rich countries, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Non-resource-rich countries, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 32,165 US dollar
2001 32,148 US dollar -0.1%
2002 29,913 US dollar -7.0%
2003 30,891 US dollar +3.3%
2004 33,267 US dollar +7.7%
2005 34,967 US dollar +5.1%
2006 37,481 US dollar +7.2%
2007 40,922 US dollar +9.2%
2008 46,114 US dollar +12.7%
2009 47,266 US dollar +2.5%
2010 49,027 US dollar +3.7%
2011 52,384 US dollar +6.8%
2012 54,148 US dollar +3.4%
2013 52,296 US dollar -3.4%
2014 52,973 US dollar +1.3%
2015 51,785 US dollar -2.2%
2016 46,618 US dollar -10.0%
2017 45,474 US dollar -2.5%
2018 44,479 US dollar -2.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 36,513 US dollar 29,913 US dollar 47,266 US dollar 10
2010s 49,909 US dollar 44,479 US dollar 54,148 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Non-resource-rich countries

  1. 1 OECD 16,143 US dollar compare
  2. 2 China 9,644 US dollar compare
  3. 3 United States of America 5,646 US dollar compare
  4. 4 Saudi Arabia 5,086 US dollar compare
  5. 5 Russian Federation 4,732 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 Non-resource-rich countries?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Non-resource-rich countries was 44,479 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 Non-resource-rich countries?
The highest recorded value was 54,148 US dollar in 2012.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Non-resource-rich countries?
The lowest recorded value was 29,913 US dollar in 2002.
How does Non-resource-rich countries rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Non-resource-rich countries ranks 2nd out of 48 regions with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Non-resource-rich countries?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
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.