The report titled: “The Africa Investment Report 2023” revealed that Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa collectively account for a dominant 68% share of the continent’s total investment influx in 2023.
This concentrated growth reflects these nations’ attractiveness for investors and their increasing role as regional epicentres for international companies looking to expand across the continent.
The report lays out a detailed geographical analysis of the investment influx, with Kenya leading at $806 million, followed by Egypt with $675 million, Nigeria at $575 million, and South Africa closely behind at $565 million. According to the report, these countries have continued to solidify their positions as the ‘Big Four’ destinations for funding in the African economic landscape.