São Tomé & Príncipe’s dobra ranks as Africa’s weakest currency against the US dollar as of July 2025

Key Takeaways

  • São Tomé & Príncipe’s dobra is the weakest African currency, trading at over 22,000 per US dollar.
  • Sierra Leone and Guinea follow closely, highlighting persistent monetary pressures in West Africa.
  • Nigeria’s naira, despite recent reforms, ranks 9th weakest, reflecting ongoing exchange rate volatility.
  • East African currencies such as the Ugandan shilling, Tanzanian shilling, and Rwandan franc also appear, showing regional vulnerability.

Africa’s currency landscape in 2025 is marked by significant disparities, with the São Tomé & Príncipean dobra leading as the continent’s weakest currency at over 22,000 per US dollar. West African nations like Sierra Leone and Guinea remain heavily affected by inflation and currency depreciation, while Nigeria’s naira continues to struggle despite policy adjustments, ranking 9th on the list. East Africa is not exempt, with Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda also represented, signalling broader structural challenges across multiple regions. These weak exchange rates underscore the impact of economic instability, external debt, and import dependency on African currencies.

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Business Insider Africa

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July 2025
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