Analyse Africa is a digital data platform that aggregates macroeconomic data from leading global sources into a single portal. It provides access to over 1.75 million data records and 4,500 indicators across 54 African countries from 42 world-renowned data providers. The data is rigorously quality checked and validated. Users can select, view, and download data in seconds to gain insights and make smart decisions.

1. Access macroeconomic African data records at speed
Analyse Africa aggregates macroeconomic data from
leading global sources into one digital data platform.
Intelligent data leads
to smart decisions
View data in table
and chart format.
Select, view and download
validated data in seconds.
All data is rigorously quality
checked. Trend changes are
highlighted and explained.
1.75million
Data records
4500+
Indicators
54African
countries
42World renowned
data providers
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platform
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Choose indicators
ie Availability of
infrastructure
Sound information is imperative in
order to identify opportunity, minimise
risk and tap into Africa’s growth
potential. Analyse Africa is a valuable
digital data platform which aggregates
macroeconomic data on Africa’s 54
countries from world renowned sources.
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4500+
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Data records
Indicators
African countries
World renowned
data providers
Portal for
African data
Years of data
AnalyseAfrica.com
Gain immediate insight into Africa
Select, view and download data in seconds
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data in table and
chart format1.
Choose African
countries
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categories
ie Economic
potential
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Select data
providers
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Select
date range

3. 10 data categories, thousands of indicators
42 World renowned data
providers in 1 portal
A dedicated team of researchers collate leading global and local data sources,
across 54 African countries. The data goes through rigorous data cleansing and
quality control checks. Analyse Africa includes data from:
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changes
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Export chart and
tables into Excel, CSV
and PDF format
Business environment
Country credit rating
Domestic market size
Ease of doing business
Extent and effect of taxation
Global Competitiveness Index
Government budget balance (% of GDP)
Macroeconomic environment
Rural development
Starting a business
Debts
Taxation
Financial market development
Financial market efficiency
Regulation of securities exchanges
Soundness of banks in Africa
FDI inward and outward flows
Business impact of rules on FDI
FDI and technology transfer
Primary income on FDI (Current USD)
Availability of infrastructure
Infrastructure development
Overall quality of infrastructure
Telecommunication
Technology
Quality of electricity supply
Health of the workforce
Quality of education
Quality of healthcare
Human development
A selection of indicators include:
Banking
finance
Economic
potential
Education
Environment
Foreign direct
investment
Infrastructure
Labour
Political
stability
Social
dynamics
Trade
• World Bank Group
• International Monetary Fund
• United Nations
• World Economic Forum
Analyse Africa, created to support and provide data for:
• Financial institutions
• Professional services
• Corporates and multinationals
• Government agencies
• Consultancies
• Research and academic institutions
As an independent tool or to complement your existing information
resources, Analyse Africa allows you to compare, contrast and evaluate
data - invaluable for all with an eye on this vast emerging market.
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4. Analyse Africa is a service from the
Financial Times. It sits alongside resources
such as This is Africa and fDi Intelligence that
provide insight and sophisticated tools for
understanding and accessing markets in Africa.
Contact us
Analyseafrica@ft.com +44 (0)20 7775 6900
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“ Analyse Africa puts verified, cross-referenced data
from credible sources at your fingertips at a time when more
businesses and investors are looking at the region with interest.
While data on Africa can often be scattered or unreliable,
this tool brings it all together, providing users with the best
information available to underpin decision-making.
Adrienne Klasa, Editor, This is Africa
”