The International Monetary Fund’s October 2026 figures show South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy, followed by Egypt and Nigeria.

Kenya is listed seventh, recording a gross domestic product of KSh 19.6 trillion, equivalent to US$151.15 billion, narrowly ahead of Ghana and Ethiopia.

The nation trails Angola, which occupies sixth place with KSh 20.4 trillion (US$157.30 billion), and Morocco in fifth with KSh 25.4 trillion (US$195.63 billion).

Ghana follows Kenya in eighth position at KSh 16.7 trillion (US$128.64 billion), while Ethiopia ranks ninth with KSh 16.5 trillion (US$127.15 billion).

The Democratic Republic of Congo completes the top‑ten list with a GDP of KSh 15.9 trillion (US$122.28 billion).

South Africa’s output stands at KSh 63.5 trillion (US$489.08 billion), Egypt at KSh 57.6 trillion (US$442.89 billion) and Nigeria at KSh 50.2 trillion (US$386.67 billion).

The rankings underscore the continued dominance of North and Southern African economies, which together account for a large share of the continent’s total output.