Top 10 African countries with the highest GDP growth rate in 2025

Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest GDP growth rate in 2025.
This list is courtesy of the Africa Pulse report by the World Bank.
Senegal ranks number 1 on the list.

The effects of a high GDP growth rate cannot be overstated.

For starters, a positive GDP growth would typically lead to increased job possibilities for any given economy.

Businesses frequently recruit more employees to accommodate increased demand for their goods and services.

Economic expansion typically results in higher wages and better living standards. As businesses thrive and profits grow, workers often benefit through salary increases, bonuses, and improved working conditions.

According to the recently released Africa Pulse report by the World Bank, economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to increase from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.5% in 2025 and 4.2% in 2026.

While the report shows growth, it also notes that this growth would not be able to mitigate some of the continent’s most prevalent problems.

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“Despite the baseline forecasts of growth acceleration in the region during 2025–27, risks to the outlook remain tilted to the downside. Sub-Saharan African economies will navigate an uncertain landscape amid greater policy uncertainty,” the report states.

However, for countries with higher sustained positive growth rates, there is no denying that GDP growth may be a significant instrument for decreasing poverty and lowering income inequality.

While development does not automatically eradicate inequality, it can give the resources and possibilities for more equitable wealth distribution when combined with good policy.

Without consistent growth, any economic disruption can cause more severe and long-term damage.

With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the highest GDP growth rate in 2025, according to Africa Pulse Report.