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Africa is expected to dominate the global growth leaderboard in 2025, with 13 of the fastest growing top 20 economies located in continental growth improving governance support with infrastructure investment, demographic momentum and post-conflict rebounds, with Libya projected to increase by 17.3%.
According to the latest IMF forecast, Africa is expected to dominate the global growth leaderboard in 2025, with 13 of the top 20 growth economies located on the continent, based on improved infrastructure investments, demographic momentum and governance support.
Senegal (8.4%), Rwanda (7.1%) and Guinea (7.0%) lead the growth surge in Africa. Ethiopia (6.6%), Niger (6.5%), Benin (6.5%), Ivory Coast (6.3%) and Zambia (6.2%) are also projected to surpass the global average of 2.8%.
Libya is projected to increase by 17.3% due to unstable post-conflict rebounds. Other powerful performers include Uganda (6.1%), Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Djibouti. Outside of Africa, Guyana has grown at 10.3% in 2025, followed by an oil-driven Asian economy, including India (6.1%) and Mongolia (6.0%).
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Key takeout
Despite the growth numbers, the IMF warns that high growth rates in many African countries start from low economic foundations. Public investment, commodity exports and demographic expansion are important factors, but the risks of inflation, debt and climate continue. Many of these economies are like Niger and Guinea, relying heavily on extracts and agriculture, making them vulnerable to global price fluctuations and environmental shocks. The infrastructure and governance gap remains. Still, it points out that the concentration of African high performers changes the dynamics of growth. Stronger regional integration, financial inclusion and digital transformation could sustain momentum. To turn growth into sustainable development, the IMF emphasizes the importance of macroeconomic stability, regional industrialization and job creation. Countries like Senegal and Rwanda are increasingly seen as reform models and are attracting investors’ attention. As global growth slows, Africa’s performance offers both opportunities and urgency for policy adjustment, investment and multilateral support.
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