GDP Growth Rate of African countries in 1972
Updated on May 15, 2023.
In 1972, Algeria had the highest annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate among african countries (27.42%), followed by Botswana (26.36%), and then Tunisia (17.74%). Burundi had the lowest GDP growth rate among african countries (-6.40%) in 1972.
The World Bank defines annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as "the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products; it is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources".
Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Growth Rate of African countries in 1972 (%)
GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years :
Table of GDP Growth Rate of African countries in 1972
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| Country | GDP Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 27.42 |
| Benin | 6.43 |
| Botswana | 26.36 |
| Burkina Faso | 2.31 |
| Burundi | -6.40 |
| Cameroon | 2.67 |
| Republic of Congo | 8.62 |
| Ivory Coast | 4.24 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0.15 |
| Central African Republic | 0.00 |
| Chad | 1.15 |
| Egypt | 3.06 |
| Eswatini | 5.42 |
| Gabon | 11.34 |
| Gambia | 0.24 |
| Ghana | -2.49 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 6.38 |
| Kenya | 17.08 |
| Lesotho | -0.20 |
| Madagascar | -1.27 |
| Malawi | 6.23 |
| Mali | 5.84 |
| Mauritania | -0.73 |
| Morocco | 2.44 |
| Zambia | 9.21 |
| Zimbabwe | 8.33 |
| Tunisia | 17.74 |
| Togo | 7.63 |
| Sudan | -5.07 |
| Somalia | 10.10 |
| South Africa | 1.66 |
| Sierra Leone | 0.90 |
| Senegal | 6.38 |
| Rwanda | 0.26 |
| Niger | -5.17 |
| Nigeria | 3.36 |
| Seychelles | 6.31 |
GDP Per Capita of African Countries
Use the links below to see the GDP Per Capita of African countries.