Income and Expenditure

Continued income inequality and rising inflation threaten consumer market development in Ghana. With a significant portion of the population allocating most of their income to necessities, discretionary spending is set to remain limited over the long…

Ethiopia's consumer income is forecast to grow by nearly one-fifth over 2022-2027, yet still ranking among the world's lowest. Consumer market expansion will face challenges due to soaring inflation, averaging 32% in 2023, as well as severe income…

Egypt is forecast to experience economic growth, leading to an increase in per capita disposable income. The population aged 40-44 will be the highest income earners per capita in 2027. Income inequality is moderate by global standards but is…

Cote d’Ivoire is expected to be one of the fastest growing economies globally through to 2040, leading to one of the highest increases in disposable income levels regionally. Increasing digitalisation, structural reforms and rapid urbanisation are…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

In 2023, Angola experienced an economic slowdown, with a decrease in per capita disposable income and falling labour productivity. Despite projections of a 5.5% increase in disposable income over 2023-2028, income inequality and a persistently high…

In 2023, Algeria ranked 16th among Middle East and Africa nations in terms of average gross income. Over the year, the country recorded a decline in per capita disposable income as inflation remained high. Furthermore, income inequality remained a…

Fast economic development in the Middle East and Africa region is unlocking high levels of unmet potential and resulting in diminishing regional disparities and rapid growth in consumer incomes. Nevertheless, income inequality is set to increase in…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…