Sub-Saharan Africa economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 1990 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.
The overall GDP per capita at PPP for Sub-Saharan Africa is markedly lower than the world average, underscoring the region’s economic challenges and the need for targeted development strategies. Key economic sectors include agriculture, mining, and services, with emerging industries in telecom and fintech.