Africa’s largest economies play a major role in shaping the continent’s trade, investment, and development outlook. In 2025, countries with the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reflect a mix of natural resources, growing service industries, expanding infrastructure, and demographic strength.
Economic performance is also affected by inflation, public debt, political stability, and global market conditions. These factors help explain why some countries grow quickly while others face setbacks. In this gallery, we highlight the 10 African nations with the highest GDP in 2025 and explain the main forces powering their economic trajectories.
All values in USD.