Africa GDP (2026)
Africa is one of the world's fastest-changing economic regions, with resource-rich economies, expanding consumer markets, and rapidly growing populations. Africa GDP in 2026 shows the combined economic output of countries across the continent and helps track its changing role in the global economy. Here you can explore the latest GDP figures, country rankings, historical trends, growth patterns, and future economic outlook across Africa.
Africa GDP History (2000–2026)
Africa vs Other Continents by GDP (2026)
| Continent | GDP 2026 (Nominal) | World Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | $44.99 Trillion | 35.54% |
| North America | $38.08 Trillion | 30.08% |
| Europe | $32.30 Trillion | 25.51% |
| South America | $5.18 Trillion | 4.09% |
| Africa | $3.57 Trillion | 2.82% |
| Oceania | $2.48 Trillion | 1.96% |
Africa GDP Statistics (2026)
GDP of Africa Countries (2026)
| Rank | Country | GDP (Nominal) | Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | $479.96B | 13.44% | +1.05% |
| 2 | Egypt | $429.65B | 12.03% | +4.24% |
| 3 | Nigeria | $377.37B | 10.56% | +4.06% |
| 4 | Algeria | $317.17B | 8.88% | +3.78% |
| 5 | Morocco | $194.33B | 5.44% | +4.87% |
| 6 | Angola | $152.35B | 4.27% | +2.29% |
| 7 | Kenya | $147.27B | 4.12% | +4.47% |
| 8 | DR Congo | $123.41B | 3.45% | +5.90% |
| 9 | Ethiopia | $121.53B | 3.40% | +9.20% |
| 10 | Ghana | $118.29B | 3.31% | +4.75% |
| 11 | Ivory Coast | $112.12B | 3.14% | +6.20% |
| 12 | Tanzania | $94.89B | 2.66% | +5.94% |
| 13 | Uganda | $73.37B | 2.05% | +7.51% |
| 14 | Cameroon | $65.14B | 1.82% | +3.34% |
| 15 | Tunisia | $60.75B | 1.70% | +2.11% |
| 16 | Zimbabwe | $56.71B | 1.59% | +4.97% |
| 17 | Libya | $52.45B | 1.47% | +6.72% |
| 18 | Sudan | $44.69B | 1.25% | +0.71% |
| 19 | Zambia | $41.24B | 1.15% | +4.29% |
| 20 | Senegal | $40.47B | 1.13% | +2.17% |
| 21 | Mali | $33.85B | 0.95% | +5.50% |
| 22 | Burkina Faso | $32.51B | 0.91% | +4.86% |
| 23 | Guinea | $29.93B | 0.84% | +8.68% |
| 24 | Benin | $27.79B | 0.78% | +6.97% |
| 25 | Chad | $25.63B | 0.72% | +5.23% |
| 26 | Niger | $24.81B | 0.69% | +6.73% |
| 27 | Gabon | $23.36B | 0.65% | +2.67% |
| 28 | Mozambique | $23.28B | 0.65% | +0.52% |
| 29 | Botswana | $21.94B | 0.61% | +4.75% |
| 30 | Madagascar | $21.19B | 0.59% | +3.64% |
| 31 | Malawi | $18.15B | 0.51% | +2.23% |
| 32 | Rwanda | $17.34B | 0.49% | +7.23% |
| 33 | Namibia | $17.31B | 0.48% | +2.40% |
| 34 | Mauritius | $17.12B | 0.48% | +3.40% |
| 35 | Congo | $17.03B | 0.48% | +2.84% |
| 36 | Mauritania | $14.35B | 0.40% | +4.42% |
| 37 | Somalia | $14.17B | 0.40% | +2.60% |
| 38 | Equatorial Guinea | $13.72B | 0.38% | -2.69% |
| 39 | Togo | $13.44B | 0.38% | +5.00% |
| 40 | Sierra Leone | $8.27B | 0.23% | +4.55% |
| 41 | Burundi | $8.14B | 0.23% | +3.82% |
| 42 | South Sudan | $6.07B | 0.17% | +4.14% |
| 43 | Eswatini | $5.79B | 0.16% | +4.04% |
| 44 | Liberia | $5.64B | 0.16% | +5.11% |
| 45 | Djibouti | $4.73B | 0.13% | +6.00% |
| 46 | Central African Republic | $3.49B | 0.10% | +2.61% |
| 47 | Cabo Verde | $3.45B | 0.10% | +4.79% |
| 48 | Guinea-Bissau | $2.99B | 0.08% | +4.90% |
| 49 | Lesotho | $2.97B | 0.08% | +1.11% |
| 50 | Gambia | $2.79B | 0.08% | +5.11% |
| 51 | Eritrea | $2.28B | 0.06% | +2.80% |
| 52 | Seychelles | $2.25B | 0.06% | +1.52% |
| 53 | Comoros | $1.81B | 0.05% | +4.08% |
| 54 | Sao Tome & Principe | $1.16B | 0.03% | +3.40% |
Largest Economies in Africa
Africa GDP Historical Data (2000–2026)
| Year ↕ | GDP Nominal (Current USD) ↕ | World Share (%) ↕ | Global Rank ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,571,881,290,216 | 2.82% | #5 |
| 2025 | $3,135,796,000,000 | 2.65% | #5 |
| 2024 | $2,901,646,000,000 | 2.60% | #5 |
| 2023 | $3,040,771,290,216 | 2.83% | #5 |
| 2022 | $3,209,092,297,748 | 3.12% | #5 |
| 2021 | $2,981,546,953,997 | 3.02% | #5 |
| 2020 | $2,683,392,199,005 | 3.11% | #5 |
| 2019 | $2,820,054,857,048 | 3.18% | #5 |
| 2018 | $2,719,516,658,375 | 3.11% | #5 |
| 2017 | $2,539,198,966,833 | 3.09% | #5 |
| 2016 | $2,529,264,713,029 | 3.27% | #5 |
| 2015 | $2,686,669,196,748 | 3.53% | #5 |
| 2014 | $2,961,090,234,146 | 3.67% | #5 |
| 2013 | $2,835,158,951,220 | 3.62% | #5 |
| 2012 | $2,715,636,861,789 | 3.57% | #5 |
| 2011 | $2,534,020,001,626 | 3.39% | #5 |
| 2010 | $2,260,830,515,447 | 3.36% | #5 |
| 2009 | $1,928,729,676,423 | 3.14% | #5 |
| 2008 | $2,028,739,692,683 | 3.13% | #5 |
| 2007 | $1,725,271,980,488 | 2.92% | #5 |
| 2006 | $1,478,816,318,204 | 2.83% | #5 |
| 2005 | $1,271,551,424,709 | 2.64% | #5 |
| 2004 | $1,079,136,054,002 | 2.42% | #5 |
| 2003 | $899,066,248,292 | 2.27% | #5 |
| 2002 | $750,115,321,669 | 2.13% | #5 |
| 2001 | $726,271,371,682 | 2.13% | #5 |
| 2000 | $745,878,370,812 | 2.17% | #5 |
Africa GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,749,911,000,000 | 2.86% | #5 |
| 2028 | $3,981,165,000,000 | 2.90% | #5 |
| 2029 | $4,253,565,000,000 | 2.96% | #5 |
| 2030 | $4,542,005,000,000 | 3.02% | #5 |
| 2031 | $4,852,125,000,000 | 3.09% | #5 |
Africa Economy Overview
Africa's economy combines resource-rich exporters, agriculture-based markets, manufacturing centers, service economies, and some of the world's youngest and fastest-growing consumer populations. Economic activity varies considerably across North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa, with countries benefiting from different combinations of energy resources, minerals, agriculture, tourism, telecommunications, finance, and trade. Urbanization and improving digital connectivity are creating new opportunities in many markets, while infrastructure needs and differences in income levels continue to shape development. The continent's large population and expanding domestic markets give Africa increasing importance within the long-term global economic landscape.
Africa GDP Outlook
Africa's economic outlook is closely linked to its rapidly expanding population, urbanization, private investment, infrastructure development, and the gradual diversification of economies beyond traditional commodity sectors. Digital services, telecommunications, renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and regional trade could become increasingly important drivers of long-term growth. Many countries have significant potential to expand productivity and create new employment as domestic consumer markets grow. However, high financing costs, public debt, commodity-price volatility, food and energy pressures, infrastructure gaps, and external shocks remain major challenges. The strength of future growth will vary widely as individual economies pursue different reforms and development strategies.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled