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Africa Eastern and Southern Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 22.51% in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.39 percentage points from 22.9% in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 22.96% (down 0.45 percentage points since).

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1972–2024
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What is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Africa Eastern and Southern. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Africa Eastern and Southern, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Africa Eastern and Southern?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 22.51% in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Africa Eastern and Southern rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.39 percentage points from 22.9% in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 22.96% (down 0.45 percentage points since).

Metadata for Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Africa Eastern and Southern
IndicatorRevenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)
CountryAfrica Eastern and Southern
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Source:World Bank — series GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Africa Eastern and Southern [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/AFE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Africa Eastern and Southern." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/AFE. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Africa Eastern and Southern." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/AFE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_gc_rev_xgrt_gd_zs_afe,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Revenue, excluding grants (\% of GDP) --- Africa Eastern and Southern}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/AFE},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS}
}