Research & Insights

Africa Data Blog

Analysis, data guides and market intelligence on African macroeconomics, income distribution and sub-national data across all 54 countries.

Where to Find Africa GDP Data by Country
A practical guide to the best sources for African macroeconomic data — from the World Bank WDI to IMF WEO, national statistical offices and structured platforms. What each covers, where the gaps are, and how to choose the right source.
Read article →
Africa Income Distribution by Province — Why National Averages Mislead
Nigeria's GDP per capita tells you almost nothing about the Nigerian market. This article explains why sub-national income distribution data changes the picture for strategy, investment and development research across Africa.
Read article →
Cost of Sending Money to Africa — Remittance Corridor Data 2025
Africa receives more in remittances than in FDI from most donors — yet costs remain among the highest in the world. Data on 365+ Africa corridors, cost trends from 2011 to 2025, and what drives the most expensive routes.
Read article →

Access the data behind the analysis

Pan Africa Data provides clean, structured macroeconomic and sub-national income data for all 54 African countries via API and direct download.

Request trial access