Bite-sized Insights about
 
Providing you with data-based insights about things happening around you.
Search results for
Ethiopia leads Africa in cattle population, dominating 53 of the past 62 years
From the early 1960s through the 1990s, Ethiopia's cattle population growth placed it at the forefront of African livestock rearers, holding the top position with millions of cattle. This leadership continued into the 2000s, reflecting Ethiopia's robust cattle industry on the continent. Sudan managed to take the top position a few times, mostly around the 2000s. However, Ethiopia quickly reclaimed the top spot. Nigeria's cattle population grew from about 6.03 million in 1961 to 20.9 million in 2022, claiming 6th position in Africa as of 2022. Africa accounted for one-fourth of the global cattle population as of 2022.

Madagascar leads Africa in female workforce participation rate at 83%
Madagascar, Burundi, and Mozambique lead Africa in female workforce participation, with rates above the global average of 48%. The 2024 estimate ranks Nigeria 30th in Africa, with a female labour force participation rate of 52%.

Madagascar leads Africa with 85% of its working-age population actively participating in the labour force
At least 80% of adults in Madagascar, Tanzania, and Ethiopia who can work are employed or actively seeking jobs. Across Africa, 63% of working-age people are engaged in the workforce. However, in Algeria, Morocco, and Djibouti, participation is below 45%.

Angola has secured 25% of Chinese loans to Africa since 2000
Between 2000 and 2023, Africa received $182 billion in Chinese loans, primarily for energy and transportation development. Angola, with 25%, was the largest recipient; Ethiopia, Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya followed. While 49 countries benefited, experts warn of increasing debt risks.

Africa’s World Bank debt reached $125 billion in 2022: Which country owes the most?
As of 2022, the top five African countries indebted to the World Bank — Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania — accounted for 46% of the continent's outstanding debt with the institution. Forty-eight African countries collectively owed around $125 billion, representing 31% of the total global debt of $408 billion. These are the top ten countries from 1970 to 2022.

India, China, and Nigeria accounted for 30% of global daily births in 2023
In 2023, an estimated 132.1 million newborns were welcomed worldwide, averaging 361.9 thousand births per day. India, China, and Nigeria accounted for nearly 30% of daily births; India had the highest contribution with 63,600.

Nigeria and South Africa have been among Africa’s top three economies since 1960
Over the past six decades, African economies have experienced both rapid growth and severe contractions. Nigeria and South Africa, often considered the continent’s economic heavyweights, have consistently ranked among Africa's top three economies since 1960. North African Libya, Algeria and Egypt have also been in the top three in the period. As of 2023, Egypt led the continent's GDP rankings.

Kenya and South Africa hold 46% of Africa's total Summer Olympic medals
Kenya and South Africa dominate Africa's Olympic success, with 46% of the continent's total medals in Summer Games history. Kenya tops the list with 124 medals, while South Africa follows with 95. Ethiopia, Egypt, and Nigeria trail with fewer wins.

Five African countries accounted for 61% of the continent's daily oil consumption in 2022
In 2022, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, and Morocco collectively consumed an average of 2.712 million barrels of oil per day (Mb/d), 61% of the continent's daily oil consumption (4.478 Mb/d). African countries consumed 4.7% of the global usage (99.8 Mb/d). Egypt used the most (850.5 thousand barrels per day (Kb/d)), followed by South Africa (601.2 Kb/d) and Nigeria (514.5 Kb/d).

16.3% of African-born immigrants living in the US in 2022 were Nigerians
In 2022, the US hosted a diverse African immigrant community, totaling over 2.75 million. ​​ ​Nigerians make up the largest group at 448,405 (16.3%), followed by Ethiopians (10.6%), Egyptians (8.3%), and Ghanaians (7.8%).


Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please fill the form below
Contact Form Demo
SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Get periodic updates about the African startup space, access to our reports, among others.
Subscribe Here
Subscription Form

A product of Techpoint Africa. All rights reserved