Pre-demographic dividend economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 2000 to today. Purchasing power parity adjusts the size of the economy to relevant price levels, i.e. measuring the price of specific goods in different countries and adjusting GDP accordingly.
Countries in the pre-demographic dividend phase, like many in Sub-Saharan Africa, have GDP per capita (PPP) figures below the global average, indicating young populations and potential for growth. These economies often rely on agriculture, mining, and services.