Twelve of the world's twenty fastest-growing economies are African, a new outlook shows, even as heavy debt and global turbulence temper the optimism.
AFRICA · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—The headline: Twelve of the world’s twenty fastest-growing economies in 2025 were African.
—The pace: The continent is projected to grow about 4.0 percent in 2026.
—The leaders: Ethiopia leads 2026 projections at 9.2 percent, with Guinea at 8.7 percent.
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