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

Africa, resource-rich countries: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 154.48 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
154.48 US dollar
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
24th
of 48 regions
All-time high
156.35 US dollar
in 2016
All-time low
126.54 US dollar
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2018

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

0501001502000200920182000: 126.5 US dollar2001: 128 US dollar2002: 129 US dollar2003: 128.7 US dollar2004: 130.5 US dollar2005: 135 US dollar2006: 137.2 US dollar2007: 141.2 US dollar2008: 138.8 US dollar2009: 140.7 US dollar2010: 141.9 US dollar2011: 143.2 US dollar2012: 146.7 US dollar2013: 150.5 US dollar2014: 149.3 US dollar2015: 151.8 US dollar2016: 156.4 US dollar2017: 155.3 US dollar2018: 154.5 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 Africa, resource-rich countries is 154.48 US dollar, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Africa, resource-rich countries peaked at 156.35 US dollar in 2016 and was at its lowest, 126.54 US dollar, in 2000.

Africa, resource-rich countries ranks 24th of 48 regions on this measure, 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 Africa, resource-rich countries, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, forests, ecosystem services in Africa, resource-rich countries, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 126.54 US dollar
2001 128 US dollar +1.2%
2002 128.96 US dollar +0.7%
2003 128.73 US dollar -0.2%
2004 130.5 US dollar +1.4%
2005 135.04 US dollar +3.5%
2006 137.24 US dollar +1.6%
2007 141.21 US dollar +2.9%
2008 138.85 US dollar -1.7%
2009 140.7 US dollar +1.3%
2010 141.94 US dollar +0.9%
2011 143.22 US dollar +0.9%
2012 146.72 US dollar +2.4%
2013 150.5 US dollar +2.6%
2014 149.35 US dollar -0.8%
2015 151.76 US dollar +1.6%
2016 156.35 US dollar +3.0%
2017 155.28 US dollar -0.7%
2018 154.48 US dollar -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 133.58 US dollar 126.54 US dollar 141.21 US dollar 10
2010s 149.96 US dollar 141.94 US dollar 156.35 US dollar 9

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  5. 24 Austria 53.34 US dollar compare
  6. 25 Indonesia 53.08 US dollar compare
  7. 26 Peru 49.53 US dollar compare
  8. 27 Thailand 46.22 US dollar compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Africa, resource-rich countries?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Africa, resource-rich countries was 154.48 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 Africa, resource-rich countries?
The highest recorded value was 156.35 US dollar in 2016.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Africa, resource-rich countries?
The lowest recorded value was 126.54 US dollar in 2000.
How does Africa, resource-rich countries rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Africa, resource-rich countries ranks 24th out of 48 regions with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Africa, resource-rich countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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, forests, ecosystem services
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
245 places, 4,655 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.