A high Real GDP growth prediction for African countries in 2025 has significant benefits for its economy, inhabitants, and the continent as a whole.
Real GDP growth is an important economic indicator that measures the rise in the value of goods and services produced in a country, adjusted for inflation.
Such growth forecasts for 2025 are especially important in Africa, where economic development frequently dictates the rate of overall improvement across various areas.
Investors are drawn to projections of rapid GDP growth. It indicates a robust economy with high potential returns on investment.
Strong forecasts are interpreted by both domestic and foreign investors as an invitation to engage in industries such as manufacturing, services, technology, and infrastructure.
This investment infusion has the potential to boost growth even further, starting a positive feedback loop for economic growth.
GDP growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is projected to increase on average, as per the latest World Economic Output report by the International Monetary Fund.
“In sub-Saharan Africa, GDP growth is similarly projected to increase, from an estimated 3.6 percent in 2023 to 4.2 percent in 2025, as the adverse impacts of prior weather shocks abate and supply constraints gradually ease,” the report states.
“Compared with that in April, the regional forecast is revised downward by 0.2 percentage points for 2024 and upward by 0.1 percentage points for 2025,” it adds.
With that said, here are the 10 African countries projected to have the highest GDP growth rate in 2025, according to the IMF’s report.
Top 10 African countries projected to have the highest GDP growth in 2025
| Rank | Country | Real GDP (Annual % change) 2025 |
|---|---|---|
|
1. |
South Sudan |
27.2% |
|
2. |
Libya |
13.7% |
|
3. |
Senegal |
9.3% |
|
4. |
Sudan |
8.3% |
|
5. |
Uganda |
7.5% |
|
6. |
Niger |
7.3% |
|
7. |
Zambia |
6.6% |
|
8. |
Rwanda |
6.5% |
|
9. |
Benin |
6.5% |
|
10. |
Ethiopia |
6.5% |
