Industry (including construction), value added in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Industry (including construction), value added was 198.19 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Industry (including construction), value added in Africa Western and Central, 1981–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for industry (including construction), value added in Africa Western and Central is 198.19 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.8% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industry (including construction), value added in Africa Western and Central peaked at 247.19 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 31.90 billion current US$, in 1989.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 44.86 billion current US$ | 31.90 billion current US$ | 82.69 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 59.55 billion current US$ | 38.85 billion current US$ | 96.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.49 billion current US$ | 41.71 billion current US$ | 161.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 203.50 billion current US$ | 150.62 billion current US$ | 247.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 211.38 billion current US$ | 177.21 billion current US$ | 245.35 billion current US$ | 6 |
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- Services, value added 49.7% (2025)
- Services, value added 528.98 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 5.0% (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows 2.4% (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 807.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- GDP 852.53 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 942.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 423.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator 2.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industry (including construction), value added in Africa Western and Central?
- Industry (including construction), value added in Africa Western and Central was 198.19 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest industry (including construction), value added recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 247.19 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest industry (including construction), value added recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.90 billion current US$ in 1989.
- Is industry (including construction), value added rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Industry (including construction), value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Industry (including construction) corresponds to ISIC (Rev.4) divisions 05-43. It is comprised of mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water, and gas industries. Value added is the contribution to the economy by a producer or an industry or an institutional sector, which is estimated by the total value of output produced and deducting the total value of intermediate consumption of goods and services used to produce that output. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.