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Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Outlook

Regional economy set to shrink severely this year

Regional GDP is set to shrink severely this year as Covid-19 induced lockdowns batter household and capital spending, while muted oil prices and disrupted supply chains hammer exports. Moreover, weak fiscal metrics and debt vulnerabilities pose further risks. Our panel of leading economic forecasters see regional GDP contracting 3.1% in 2020. In 2021, the regional economy is seen rebounding as the global economy recovers from the pandemic. 

For more on the economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa and its key economies, download a sample of our monthly Consensus Forecast report.

“ [The report] creates a visual impression that Africa is interest-worthy more than an uneducated reader would suspect. You are doing a great service for the continent presenting information in an attractive and comprehensive way. I think it’s good that you are a neutral observer and reporting third party sources. You don’t have skin in the game. ”
Deputy Division Chief, Regional Studies
IMF, Africa

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Regional GDP is set to shrink severely this year as Covid-19 induced lockdowns batter household and capital spending, while muted oil prices and disrupted supply chains hammer exports. Moreover, weak fiscal metrics and debt vulnerabilities pose further risks. Our panel of leading economic forecasters see regional GDP contracting 3.1% in 2020. In 2021, the regional economy is seen rebounding as the global economy recovers from the pandemic. 

For more on the economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa and its key economies, download a sample of our monthly Consensus Forecast report.

Download the full report

Fill in the short form below to receive a sample of our latest Consensus Forecast report for Sub-Saharan Africa economies.

“ [The report] creates a visual impression that Africa is interest-worthy more than an uneducated reader would suspect. You are doing a great service for the continent presenting information in an attractive and comprehensive way. I think it’s good that you are a neutral observer and reporting third party sources. You don’t have skin in the game. ”
Deputy Division Chief, Regional Studies
International Monetary Fund, Africa

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