Africa CrossroadsNorth Africa leads growth momentum
Egypt and Algeria are outperforming regional averages, driven by Suez Canal revenues and hydrocarbon exports. Inflation remains the primary risk factor.
Economic Intelligence · Continental Analysis
State of African Economies
Macro indicators, growth trajectories, and sector composition across the continent's largest economies. Updated quarterly.
6 economies·Updated Q3 2025
Continental Indicators
Combined GDP
$1.7T
Avg Growth
3.4%
Avg Inflation
14.2%
Population
0.5B
Regional Breakdown
West Africa
Economies1
Combined GDP$0.5B
Avg Growth3.1%
Nigeria
Southern Africa
Economies1
Combined GDP$0.4B
Avg Growth1.9%
South Africa
North Africa
Economies3
Combined GDP$0.7B
Avg Growth3.5%
EgyptAlgeriaMorocco
East Africa
Economies1
Combined GDP$0.1B
Avg Growth5.0%
Kenya
Analytical Insights
East Africa's tech-driven trajectory
Kenya's 5.0% growth reflects deepening technology sector integration. Regional tech hubs in Nairobi and Kigali are attracting increasing FDI.
Southern Africa under pressure
South Africa's 1.9% growth reflects structural constraints including energy infrastructure deficits and elevated unemployment.
| Country | GDP | Growth | Per Capita | Inflation | Population | Key Sectors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🇳🇬 Nigeria West Africa | $477.4B | 3.1% | $2,230 | 21.8% | 223.8M | Oil & GasAgricultureTelecoms |
🇿🇦 South Africa Southern Africa | $405.7B | 1.9% | $6,776 | 6.8% | 59.9M | MiningManufacturingTourism |
🇪🇬 Egypt North Africa | $396.3B | 4.2% | $3,699 | 32.5% | 112.7M | TourismSuez CanalAgriculture |
🇩🇿 Algeria North Africa | $191.9B | 3.2% | $4,342 | 9.3% | 44.2M | Oil & GasMiningAgriculture |
🇲🇦 Morocco North Africa | $134.2B | 3.1% | $3,620 | 6.6% | 37.1M | AgricultureTourismManufacturing |
🇰🇪 Kenya East Africa | $113.4B | 5.0% | $2,082 | 7.9% | 54.5M | AgricultureTechnologyTourism |
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