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Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand the economic drivers, including GDP, external trade, consumption and leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence, underpinning consumer markets.
In 2023, Kenya’s economy grew by 4.7%, outperforming the average for the Middle East and Africa, driven by private spending, public consumption and a recovery in tourism. Despite challenges like high public debt and cost of living increases, the…
In 2023, Ethiopia’s GDP grew by 6.1% in real terms, but its GDP per capita remained lower than the regional average. The country’s economic growth was driven by an increase in private spending, although sluggish public consumption, and weak gross…
In 2023, Morocco’s economy showed a degree of resilience, with GDP growth of 2.4%, surpassing the regional average, driven by private spending, a recovery in the tourism sector and a slight increase in exports. However, slow public consumption and…
In 2023, Ghana’s economy slowed, with GDP growth of 2.0% in real terms. The slowdown was attributable to macroeconomic instability, a significant surge in inflation, and decreases in exports and investment. However, the economy is projected to…
In 2023, Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP growth slowed to 5.1%, but it outperformed the Middle East and Africa’s average of 2.4%. The economy was boosted by increases in private spending, public consumption and exports, despite a challenging global economic…
In 2023, Angola’s real GDP growth slowed to 1.2%, hindered by a drop in oil revenues, as well as subdued domestic demand. Moreover, inflation rebounded in the second half of 2023, largely due to the removal of fuel subsidies and a depreciating…
The report examines the economic landscape of Tunisia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
The report examines the economic landscape of Cameroon and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, investments.…
In 2023, Algeria's economy expanded by 3.8%, exceeding the regional average, driven by robust growth in private expenditure. Nonetheless, near-term economic growth is anticipated to slow down, with persistent risks stemming from volatile global oil…
This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…
Togo continues to grapple with inadequate enforcement of property rights and insufficient legal frameworks for land access, with the political system showing limited democratic elements. Strong economic growth is expected, surpassing regional…
Amid advancing civil rights and fiscal improvements, political and economic landscapes in the nation evolve. Agriculture and tourism are set to boost economic growth, yet the country grapples with inflation and import reliance. Socially, robust…
In 2023, a war erupted in Sudan, exerting a severe impact on the nation's social and economic advancements. The economy is expected to undergo a substantial contraction, alongside the rise of a significant humanitarian crisis marked by casualties,…
Conflict has shattered peace and caused significant political instability in South Sudan, where corruption is rife. Although the economy is expected to recover in the short term, its trajectory will be modest, whilst large dependence on oil continues…
In Sierra Leone, governance is being influenced by informal networks and traditional authorities. Global terrorism ranking is improving, but state finances are deteriorating. The country faces challenges from inflation and low economic…
Seychelles stands out in Africa with its stable political landscape and low corruption, but grapples with fiscal challenges. The economy is poised for recovery, driven by a resurgent tourism sector, though its heavy reliance on this industry presents…
Senegal's political landscape is marked by free elections and strong secularism, yet faces challenges with worsening peace and corruption perceptions. The economic growth is set to accelerate in 2024, bolstered by hydrocarbon production. The young…
High public debt and an inefficient judiciary characterise Sao Tomé e Príncipe (STP). Although the economy was negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, adversely affecting tourism and commodity exports, recovery is nearing its…
Zimbabwe faces significant challenges, marked by political repression and decreasing democratic freedoms. The economy, while showing solid growth in 2023, is expected to decelerate in 2024 due to slower global mineral demand and agricultural…
Zambia faces significant challenges, including widespread corruption and low degree of economic freedom. Country’s economy, heavily reliant on copper exports, is vulnerable to global market fluctuations. Despite projected economic growth, the nation…