Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)

Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 469.99 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
469.99 US dollar
Change on year
up 2.1%
Rank
34th
of 48 regions
All-time high
611.41 US dollar
in 2011
All-time low
384.17 US dollar
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), 2000–2018

02004006002000200920182000: 384.2 US dollar2001: 400.3 US dollar2002: 410.9 US dollar2003: 425.6 US dollar2004: 418.1 US dollar2005: 405 US dollar2006: 425.1 US dollar2007: 454.5 US dollar2008: 509.7 US dollar2009: 542.6 US dollar2010: 563.3 US dollar2011: 611.4 US dollar2012: 610.7 US dollar2013: 582.2 US dollar2014: 574.8 US dollar2015: 546.2 US dollar2016: 503.2 US dollar2017: 460.3 US dollar2018: 470 US dollar

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) is 469.99 US dollar, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) peaked at 611.41 US dollar in 2011 and was at its lowest, 384.17 US dollar, in 2000.

That places Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) 34th out of 48 regions with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 384.17 US dollar
2001 400.31 US dollar +4.2%
2002 410.92 US dollar +2.6%
2003 425.59 US dollar +3.6%
2004 418.06 US dollar -1.8%
2005 405.03 US dollar -3.1%
2006 425.14 US dollar +5.0%
2007 454.54 US dollar +6.9%
2008 509.75 US dollar +12.1%
2009 542.55 US dollar +6.4%
2010 563.28 US dollar +3.8%
2011 611.41 US dollar +8.5%
2012 610.66 US dollar -0.1%
2013 582.24 US dollar -4.7%
2014 574.77 US dollar -1.3%
2015 546.19 US dollar -5.0%
2016 503.15 US dollar -7.9%
2017 460.28 US dollar -8.5%
2018 469.99 US dollar +2.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 437.61 US dollar 384.17 US dollar 542.55 US dollar 10
2010s 546.89 US dollar 460.28 US dollar 611.41 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)

  1. 31 Italy 386.24 US dollar compare
  2. 32 Spain 369.05 US dollar compare
  3. 33 Peru 360.47 US dollar compare
  4. 33 Viet Nam 685.74 US dollar compare
  5. 34 Angola 356.03 US dollar compare
  6. 35 Japan 353.25 US dollar compare
  7. 35 Türkiye 430.33 US dollar compare
  8. 36 Egypt 346.48 US dollar compare
  9. 37 Colombia 343.16 US dollar compare
  10. 37 Democratic Republic of the Congo 316.08 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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) was 469.99 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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
The highest recorded value was 611.41 US dollar in 2011.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
The lowest recorded value was 384.17 US dollar in 2000.
How does Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) ranks 34th out of 48 regions with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. 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.