GDP of Africa

The African economy, comprising 54 economies, in 2021 is projected around US$2.7 trillion in nominal terms, $296 billion more than 2020, calculated by taking figures from the IMF. This is $246bn less than France's GDP, the 7th largest economy in the world. Africa accounts for 2.84% of the world GDP in nominal terms. Africa is the 2nd smallest continental economy in the world after Oceania. In ppp methods, It is 3rd smallest continental economy after Oceania and South America, accounting and 4.97% of global wealth.

The Northern Africa region has the highest economy ($792 bn) on the continent, closely followed by Western Africa ($777 bn). These two regions together share about 58% of the African economy. 16.79% of the African gdp distributed in Southern Africa, 16.44% in Eastern Africa, and 8.04% in Middle Africa.

As per the UN, Africa's share of the world economy was maximum (4.93%) in 1980 and was minimum (1.88%) in 1995. In constant 2015 prices, which gives a better idea about expansion over the years, the African economy has expanded from $506 bn in 1970 to $2.6 tn in 2019 or 5x.

The Highest increment in African wealth was seen in 2012 when it has grown by $157 bn approx at constant 2015 prices, while the highest reduction of $13 bn was in 2011. The figure moved in the downward direction in four years. At current prices, the maximum increment was in the year 2010 of $283 bn, while the biggest decline was in 2015 ($243 bn). The figure moved in the downward direction in thirteen years.

Grouping of continents and subregions are as per United Nations Statistics Division.

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African subregions by gdp (IMF)

African subregions by gdp (UN)

Estimates by UN