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Trade with Africa Western and Central

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

GDP (current US$)
US$ 852.53 bn
World Bank, 2025
GDP per capita (US$)
1,600
World Bank, 2025
Population
532,809,933
World Bank, 2025
GDP growth (annual %)
4.60%
World Bank, 2025
Merchandise exports (US$)
US$ 204.10 bn
World Bank, 2025
Merchandise imports (US$)
US$ 163.34 bn
World Bank, 2025
FDI inflows (US$)
US$ 6.07 bn
World Bank, 2025
Urban population (%)
53.5%
World Bank, 2025

Market indicators

IndicatorLatestYear
FDI inflows (US$)US$ 6.07 bn2025
GDP (current US$)US$ 852.53 bn2025
GDP growth (annual %)4.60%2025
GDP per capita (US$)1,6002025
Population532,809,9332025
Urban population (%)53.5%2025
Merchandise imports (US$)US$ 163.34 bn2025
Merchandise exports (US$)US$ 204.10 bn2025

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

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