Mineral rents in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Mineral rents was 4.3% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mineral rents in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1970–2021
Source: The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mineral rents in Africa Eastern and Southern is 4.3%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 235.8% on the previous year and up 107.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mineral rents in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 6.6% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2003.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 3rd of 47 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mineral rents in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.6% | — |
| 1971 | 2.2% | -38.6% |
| 1972 | 2.0% | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 3.5% | +71.9% |
| 1974 | 3.9% | +10.7% |
| 1975 | 1.4% | -62.7% |
| 1976 | 1.7% | +18.1% |
| 1977 | 1.4% | -17.3% |
| 1978 | 0.9% | -33.3% |
| 1979 | 3.2% | +235.9% |
| 1980 | 6.6% | +109.6% |
| 1981 | 3.7% | -44.3% |
| 1982 | 2.6% | -30.2% |
| 1983 | 3.3% | +27.0% |
| 1984 | 0.8% | -74.2% |
| 1985 | 2.4% | +182.1% |
| 1986 | 2.0% | -14.0% |
| 1987 | 2.4% | +17.7% |
| 1988 | 3.1% | +28.6% |
| 1989 | 2.5% | -20.6% |
| 1990 | 1.5% | -38.1% |
| 1991 | 1.3% | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 1.1% | -14.9% |
| 1993 | 1.2% | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 1.5% | +20.6% |
| 1995 | 0.5% | -62.9% |
| 1996 | 0.9% | +65.9% |
| 1997 | 0.6% | -36.8% |
| 1998 | 0.4% | -27.6% |
| 1999 | 0.3% | -26.5% |
| 2000 | 0.5% | +57.8% |
| 2001 | 0.5% | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 0.6% | +18.9% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | -61.9% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | +75.8% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | +72.9% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | +88.7% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 1.6% | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | -36.8% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | +76.6% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | -22.0% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | -28.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | -50.9% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | +36.0% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | +34.1% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | +27.6% |
| 2021 | 4.3% | +235.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
More energy & mining data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Fuel imports 19.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 22.8% (2024)
- Fuel exports 27.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 25.8% (2024)
- Natural gas rents 0.1% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 10.3% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 17.4% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 484 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 62.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mineral rents in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Mineral rents in Africa Eastern and Southern was 4.3% in 2021, according to The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest mineral rents recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 1980.
- What is the lowest mineral rents recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2003.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for mineral rents?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 3rd out of 47 groups with data for 2021.
- Is mineral rents rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB), published as part of Mineral rents (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.