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Trade with Africa Eastern and Southern

Market profile, merchandise trade and investment data for Africa Eastern and Southern, paired with ILUME’s sourcing and buyer-matching desk.

GDP (current US$)
US$ 1358.69 bn
World Bank, 2025
GDP per capita (US$)
1,722
World Bank, 2025
Population
788,844,284
World Bank, 2025
GDP growth (annual %)
3.74%
World Bank, 2025
Merchandise exports (US$)
US$ 282.56 bn
World Bank, 2025
Merchandise imports (US$)
US$ 337.80 bn
World Bank, 2025
FDI inflows (US$)
US$ 885.91 mn
World Bank, 2025
Urban population (%)
38.7%
World Bank, 2025

Market indicators

IndicatorLatestYear
FDI inflows (US$)US$ 885.91 mn2025
GDP (current US$)US$ 1358.69 bn2025
GDP growth (annual %)3.74%2025
GDP per capita (US$)1,7222025
Population788,844,2842025
Urban population (%)38.7%2025
Merchandise imports (US$)US$ 337.80 bn2025
Merchandise exports (US$)US$ 282.56 bn2025

Source: World Bank Open Data (most recent available year per indicator).

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