Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA and IBRD countries) 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.
Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa eligible for International Development Association (IDA) and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) assistance exhibit a collective GDP per capita (PPP) that is substantially below the global average, highlighting the region’s developmental needs. These economies rely heavily on subsistence farming, mining, and aid-supported development.