Top 10 largest African economies in 2025 by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The report highlights steady growth across several African nations, driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure investment, and digital innovation.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenya ranks as Africa’s sixth-largest economy in 2025, with a GDP of $136 billion (Sh17.5 trillion).
South Africa leads the continent with a GDP of $426 billion (Sh54.9 trillion), followed by Egypt at $349 billion (Sh45 trillion) and Algeria at $288 billion (Sh37 trillion). Nigeria, once Africa’s largest economy, now ranks fourth with $285 billion (Sh36.8 trillion).
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The report highlights steady growth across several African nations, driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure investment, and digital innovation.
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