In the past 10 years, Nigeria has received $131 billion in capital imports
Nigeria's capital importation has been on a decline after it hit a $24 billion peak in 2019. In the past 10 years, it received $131 billion, with the lowest recorded in 2016. Here are the country's capital imports since 2013.
Johannesburg is home to the highest number of millionaires in Africa, with 11,700 individuals.
Six out of the top ten wealthiest African cities are located in South Africa.
Cairo leads North Africa with 6,800 millionaires, showing its dominance as a financial hub.
Nairobi has 4,200 millionaires, making it East Africa’s wealthiest city.
Lagos, with 3,600 millionaires, remains West Africa’s wealthiest city.
Lifestyle regions, such as the Cape Winelands and the Garden Route, feature prominently, reflecting the importance of property and lifestyle economies.
Casablanca, with 2,900 millionaires, underscores Morocco’s rising appeal as a North African wealth centre.
Mauritius is the fastest-growing hub with a 63% surge in millionaires, highlighting its rising financial services sector and favourable investment climate.
Rwanda (+48%) and Morocco (+40%) also show strong upward trends, driven by economic diversification and political stability.
Nigeria (-47%), Angola (-36%), and Algeria (-23%) recorded the steepest declines, reflecting oil dependence, currency challenges, and political instability.
Africa overall saw a -5% dip, showing that while select countries are thriving, the continent’s wealth distribution has shifted unevenly.