Cities

The Luanda in Angola report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Gauteng region, which includes Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, holds more wealth than the rest of the country combined, and is set to lead economic growth in South Africa over 2021-2025. The region is home to robust industrial, financial,…

Nursultan and Almaty are the most attractive cities in Kazakhstan due to their sizable populations, fuelled by high birth rates which are double the regional average. Nursultan and Almaty are set to witness the most substantial growth in real GDP…

Addis Ababa is set to remain the largest consumer market in Ethiopia, thanks to its large population and concentration of economic and financial activities. Adama, Hawassa and a number of other major cities are collaborating with China on the…

Copenhagen leads urban trends in Denmark and stands as one of the most iconic Scandinavian cities. Copenhagen accounts for over a half of the country’s GDP and aims to become the first carbon-neutral city in the world, by 2025. The country’s smaller…

Algiers is set to remain the country’s most populous city over the period to 2025. Rapid growth in the population is set to create the need for further investment in infrastructure, including the development of water supply capacity. Djelfa is set to…

Kyiv is anticipated to lead in terms of economic development and remain the largest consumer market through to 2025, driven by its large population and high household income levels. The local authorities are increasingly focusing on improving the…

The capital Tunis is set to remain the main consumer market in Tunisia, thanks to the large population and relatively high luxury market potential. Safaqis remains the second largest consumer market, yet the city is significantly smaller in…

Malaysia has become one of the most urbanised economies in Asia Pacific. Over 2021-2025, Kuala Lumpur, the country’s economic and technology hub, will retain the highest levels of per household disposable income and spending. In addition, Kuala…

Nairobi is the fastest-growing city in Kenya, with an expected population of nearly 5.1 million in 2025. The city’s economic expansion is set to be further driven by large-scale infrastructure developments and a boom in foreign investment. Eldoret,…

Jakarta is set to remain the largest consumer market in Indonesia and is predicted to become the most populous city globally by 2030. Urban living is gaining pace in Indonesia, as more Indonesians are moving to cities in a search of better economic…

Taipei is set to remain the main economic hub and largest consumer market in Taiwan through to 2025. Due to successful digitalisation efforts, the capital ranks among the leading smart cities in the world. Nevertheless, overpopulation and rising…

Madrid is set to remain Spain’s largest city by population over 2021-2025, while Palma de Mallorca will see the fastest growth in population. Madrid has the highest number of top income earners and the largest disposable income per household,…

Moscow and Saint Petersburg are set to remain the largest markets in Russia by 2025, due to large populations and the highest income levels. However, prevailing demographic challenges will pose fiscal sustainability risks over the long term. Hence,…

The capital, Accra, will remain the largest city in Ghana over 2021-2025. The city’s economy is set to benefit from major infrastructure developments, as well as a boom in foreign investment over the forecast period. However, many challenges remain…

Cairo remains Egypt’s largest consumer market, but slower economic development, the capital’s congestion and urban air pollution pose increasing economic and sustainability challenges. Port cities, like Suez and Port Said, are set to benefit from…