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The Little Data Book on Africa 2012/13 Summary

Core Content Overview

The Little Data Book on Africa 2012/13 is a concise reference guide containing 115 key indicators across economic, human development, governance, and partnership categories. It is designed for users of the Africa Development Indicators 2012/13 and ADI Online, offering a quick overview of data for World Bank member countries in Africa.

Key Indicators and Trends

Economic Indicators

• Population: Ranges from 10.3 million (Sub-Saharan Africa in 1990) to 844 million (North Africa in 2009-10).
• Population Growth: Declined from 2.8% in 1990 to 2.5% in 2009-10.
• GNI per Capita: Varies significantly across regions, with Sub-Saharan Africa at $740 in 1990 and rising to $3,960 in 2009-10.
• GDP: Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP was $10.3 billion in 1990 and increased to $1,117.5 billion in 2009-10.
• GDP Growth: Improved from -0.3% in 1990 to 5.0% in 2009-10.
• GDP per Capita: Increased from $819 in 1990 to $653 in 2009-10.
• GDP per Capita Growth: Rose from -3.0% in 1990 to 2.4% in 2009-10.
• GDP Deflator: Increased from 121.2 in 1990 to 315.7 in 2009-10.
• Consumer Price Index: Fluctuated significantly, with a notable increase of 325.0% in 2000.
• Gross Domestic Savings: Increased from 29.7% in 1990 to 32.0% in 2009-10.
• Gross Fixed Capital Formation: Rose from 11.1% in 1990 to 20.4% in 2009-10.
• Private Sector Fixed Capital Formation: Increased from 1.7% in 1990 to 12.8% in 2009-10.
• Exports of Goods and Services: Rose from 20.9% in 1990 to 62.8% in 2009-10.
• Imports of Goods and Services: Increased from 21.4% in 2000 to 21.5% in 2009-10.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Increased from -335.7 million in 1990 to 878.6 million in 2009-10.
• Workers Remittances Received: Rose from 352.4 million in 1990 to 66 million in 2009-10.
• Migrant Remittance Inflows: Increased from 352.0 million in 1990 to 20,501.5 million in 2009-10.
• Total External Debt: Decreased from 83.7% in 1990 to 22.5% in 2009-10.

Human Development Indicators

• Life Expectancy at Birth: Increased from 41.1 years in 1990 to 54.2 years in 2009-10.
• Infant Mortality Rate: Declined from 143.6 per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 77.1 in 2009-10.
• Under-Five Mortality Rate: Reduced from 243.0 per 1,000 in 1990 to 122.4 in 2009-10.
• Primary School Completion Rate: Increased from 80.8% in 1990 to 96.0% in 2009-10.
• Student-Teacher Ratio: Improved from 27.8 in 1990 to 23.3 in 2009-10.
• HIV Prevalence Rate: Remained stable at 0.1% for ages 15-49.
• Child Immunization, Measles: Increased from 83.0% in 1990 to 96.2% in 2009-10.
• Cereal Crop Yield: Rose from 320.9 kg per hectare in 1990 to 1,335.7 kg per hectare in 2009-10.

Governance and Partnership Indicators

• Corruption Perceptions Index Score: Improved from 2.9 in 2009-10.
• Control of Corruption: Improved from -1.0 to -0.5 in 2009-10.
• Voice and Accountability: Improved from -1.2 to -1.0 in 2009-10.
• Political Stability: Improved from -1.6 to -1.3 in 2009-10.
• Government Effectiveness: Improved from -1.0 to -0.6 in 2009-10.
• Regulatory Quality: Improved from -0.7 to -1.1 in 2009-10.
• Rule of Law: Improved from -1.1 to -0.8 in 2009-10.
• Net ODA Aid: Increased from $331.7 million in 1990 to $2,729.9 million in 2009-10.
• Net ODA Aid as % of GDP: Increased from 0.5% in 1990 to 0.5% in 2009-10.
• Net ODA Aid per Capita: Increased from $13.1 to $16.4.
• Net ODA Aid from DAC Donors: Increased from $102.2 million to $1,579.3 million.
• Net ODA Aid from Non-DAC Bilateral Donors: Increased from $208.0 million to $100.2 million.
• Net ODA Aid from Multilateral Donors: Increased from $21.5 million to $794.9 million.

Data Presentation and Notes

• Data Sources: The data are sourced from the World Bank and may vary in reliability and comparability due to different collection methods and geopolitical factors.
• Time Periods: Country data are presented for 1990, 2000, and the most recent years (2009-10). Regional data are for the most recent year available, usually 2009.
• Symbols and Notes:
  • .. indicates data not available or missing.
  • $<$ indicates less than.
  • - indicates not applicable.
  • $ denotes current U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
  • 0 or 0.0 indicates zero or negligible values.
• Data Consistency: While efforts have been made to harmonize data, full comparability across editions and publications cannot be guaranteed.

Classification of Economies

• Income Classification: Based on GNI per capita.
  • Low-Income: $1,005 or less.
  • Middle-Income: $1,005 to $12,275.
  • High-Income: $12,276 or more.
• Cutoff Date: The data cutoff for this publication is August 2012, though some databases may contain more recent data.

Conclusion

The Little Data Book on Africa 2012/13 provides a comprehensive overview of economic and social indicators for African countries. It highlights trends in economic growth, human development, and governance, while emphasizing the importance of data quality and the potential for variability in data sources. The book serves as a valuable tool for policymakers and researchers aiming to understand the development landscape across the continent.