Zambia Among Top Best Performing African Nations
The African continent continues to demonstrate resilience and dynamism, with several economies standing out in 2025 for their strong macroeconomic environments and policy performances.
Kenya has seen its sovereign credit rating upgraded by S&P from B– to B, reflecting improved liquidity conditions, solid export earnings, and rising remittances.
Economic growth is projected at 5.6% in 2025, marking one of the strongest expansions in the region.
Rwanda remains a model of consistent growth, with GDP rising by 8.9% in 2024 and forecast to expand by 7.1% in 2025.
The country has also made notable social progress, reducing poverty levels from over 60% in 2000 to just 27.4% in 2024.
Morocco continues to consolidate its macroeconomic stability, recording inflation at just 1.5% in 2024 and narrowing its fiscal deficit.
Casablanca Finance City has further positioned Morocco as a key financial hub for Africa, attracting global investment and strengthening intra-African trade links.
Benin has achieved significant gains in fiscal transparency and international confidence.
The country’s sovereign rating was upgraded to BB–, while reforms in public finance earned it Africa’s second-highest score in the Open Budget Survey.
Benin is also investing heavily in industrialisation, notably through a €550 million textile manufacturing programme.
Zimbabwe is projected to rebound strongly with GDP growth of 6% in 2025, driven by a recovery in agriculture and mining.
The government also expects the budget deficit to narrow to just 0.4% of GDP, signalling improved fiscal discipline.
Zambia is on a recovery path following debt restructuring progress. Growth is projected at 5.8% in 2025, supported by a stable macroeconomic framework and falling inflation.
The country’s debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to decline sharply from 123.9% in 2024 to 91.9% in 2025, reflecting renewed sustainability.
Overall, Africa’s top-performing economies in 2025 Kenya, Rwanda, Morocco, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Zambia are combining robust growth prospects with credible policy reforms and macroeconomic stability.
These countries exemplify how disciplined economic management, structural reforms, and institutional strength can drive resilience even amid global uncertainty.
