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Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF's African Department said: “Sub-Saharan African countries are navigating a complex economic landscape marked by both progress and persistent vulnerabilities”

The top 12 economies in Africa by GDP are:

1. South Africa - $373.23 billion

2. Egypt - $347.59 billion

3. Algeria - $266.78 billion

4. Nigeria - $252.74 billion

5. Ethiopia - $205.13 billion

6. Morocco - $152.38 billion

7. Kenya - $104.00 billion

8. Angola - $92.12 billion

9. Ivory Coast - $86.91 billion

10. Tanzania - $79.61 billion

11. Ghana - $75.24 billion

12. Democratic Republic of Congo - $73.76 billionAccording to April 2024 data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the big 5 African economies make up half of Africa’s GDP of $1.4 trillion. The rest of Africa, 48 countries in total, have a combined GDP of $1.4 trillion, highlighting the deep economic divide within the continent.Here are the top 12 economies in Africa in GDP:

1. South Africa - $373.23 billion

2. Egypt - $347.59 billion

3. Algeria - $266.78 billion

4. Nigeria - $252.74 billion

5. Ethiopia - $205.13 billion

6. Morocco - $152.38 billion

7. Kenya - $104.00 billion

8. Angola - $92.12 billion

9. Ivory Coast - $86.91 billion

10. Tanzania - $79.61 billion

11. Ghana - $75.24 billion

12. Democratic Republic of Congo - $73.76 billionAccording to an October 2024 IMF economic outlook report on Sub-Saharan Africa:

“Sub-Saharan African countries are navigating a complex economic landscape marked by both progress and persistent vulnerabilities,” said Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF’s African Department.

“While many of the region's countries are among the world's fastest-growing economies, resource-intensive countries – particularly oil exporters – continue to struggle with lower growth rates. Inflation is declining but remains in double digits in nearly one-third of countries. Public debt has stabilized at a high level, with rising debt service burdens crowding out resources for development spending.”

“While we are seeing some improvement in macroeconomic imbalances, growth remains insufficient to significantly reduce poverty or address substantial developmental challenges in the region.”