Thirty four per cent (34%) of Nigeria's revenue allocation to states since 2017 have gone to the South South states
Since 2017, 34% (₦5.8 trillion) of Nigeria's revenue allocation to states has gone to the South South states. This chart shows a snapshot of how allocations vary across regions.
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.
