Impacts on Economy

This page provides detailed information and analysis on the economic impact of COVID-19 by the UN and other key partners including detailed reports of how COVID-19 has impacted the economy of each Member State on the continent.
Facts

Insights, analyses, commentaries and support from World Bank

World Bank
Facts

Insights, analyses, commentaries and support from IMF

IMF
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Insights, analyses, commentaries and support from Milken Institute: Africa Watch

Milken Institute: Africa Watch
Facts

Insights, analyses, commentaries and support from Center for Global Development

Center for Global Development
Facts

Insights, analyses, commentaries and support from Mackinsey

McKinsey & Company
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Impact on Countries

Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
D.R. of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia (Republic of The)
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
United Republic of Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Publications

Publications
Political economy of COVID-19: windows of opportunities and contestations in East Africa title=

Political economy of COVID-19: windows of opportunities and contestations in East Africa

Political economy of COVID-19: windows of opportunities and contestations in East Africa

Political economy of COVID-19: windows of opportunities and contestations in East Africa
COVID-19, Future Pandemics and the Africa Care Economy Index title=

COVID-19, Future Pandemics and the Africa Care Economy Index

COVID-19, Future Pandemics and the Africa Care Economy Index

COVID-19, Future Pandemics and the Africa Care Economy Index
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures title=

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures
Africa economic brief COVID-19, Agricultural Growth, and Food Insecurity in Africa title=

Africa economic brief COVID-19, Agricultural Growth, and Food Insecurity in Africa

Africa economic brief COVID-19, Agricultural Growth, and Food Insecurity in Africa

Africa economic brief COVID-19, Agricultural Growth, and Food Insecurity in Africa
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures title=

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Africa and the Countermeasures
Economy Remains the Public’s Top Policy Priority; COVID-19 Concerns Decline Again title=

Economy Remains the Public’s Top Policy Priority; COVID-19 Concerns Decline Again

Economy Remains the Public’s Top Policy Priority; COVID-19 Concerns Decline Again

Economy Remains the Public’s Top Policy Priority; COVID-19 Concerns Decline Again
Effects of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Civil Aviation: Economic Impact Analysis title=

Effects of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Civil Aviation: Economic Impact Analysis

Effects of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Civil Aviation: Economic Impact Analysis

Effects of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Civil Aviation: Economic Impact Analysis
Global Wage Report 2022-23: The impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power title=

Global Wage Report 2022-23: The impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power

Global Wage Report 2022-23: The impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power

Global Wage Report 2022-23: The impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power
Towards an Inclusive Recovery from COVID-19 Impacts: A Policy Brief title=

Towards an Inclusive Recovery from COVID-19 Impacts: A Policy Brief

Towards an Inclusive Recovery from COVID-19 Impacts: A Policy Brief

Towards an Inclusive Recovery from COVID-19 Impacts: A Policy Brief
The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Inequality and Poverty title=

The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Inequality and Poverty

The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Inequality and Poverty

The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Inequality and Poverty
The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis title=

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis
Africa's Development Dynamics 2022 title=

Africa's Development Dynamics 2022

Africa's Development Dynamics 2022

Africa's Development Dynamics 2022
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trade and development: Lessons learned title=

Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trade and development: Lessons learned

Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trade and development: Lessons learned

Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trade and development: Lessons learned
Global Economic Prospects title=

Global Economic Prospects

Global Economic Prospects

Global Economic Prospects
Stagflation Risk Rises Amid Sharp Slowdown in Growth title=

Stagflation Risk Rises Amid Sharp Slowdown in Growth

Stagflation Risk Rises Amid Sharp Slowdown in Growth

Stagflation Risk Rises Amid Sharp Slowdown in Growth
Global Economic Prospects: Sub-Saharan Africa June 2022 title=

Global Economic Prospects: Sub-Saharan Africa June 2022

Global Economic Prospects: Sub-Saharan Africa June 2022

Global Economic Prospects: Sub-Saharan Africa June 2022
Africa's Pulse, No. 25, April 2022 title=

Africa's Pulse, No. 25, April 2022

Africa's Pulse, No. 25, April 2022

Africa's Pulse, No. 25, April 2022
Emerging economies, global inflation, and growth deceleration title=

Emerging economies, global inflation, and growth deceleration

Emerging economies, global inflation, and growth deceleration

Emerging economies, global inflation, and growth deceleration
COVID-19: Implications for business title=

COVID-19: Implications for business

COVID-19: Implications for business

COVID-19: Implications for business
First crisis, then catastrophe title=

First crisis, then catastrophe

First crisis, then catastrophe

First crisis, then catastrophe
Reality Check : Forecasting Growth in the Middle East and North Africa in Times of Uncertainty title=

Reality Check : Forecasting Growth in the Middle East and North Africa in Times of Uncertainty

Reality Check : Forecasting Growth in the Middle East and North Africa in Times of Uncertainty

Reality Check : Forecasting Growth in the Middle East and North Africa in Times of Uncertainty
The economic and social impact of COVID-19 in Zambi title=

The economic and social impact of COVID-19 in Zambi

The economic and social impact of COVID-19 in Zambi

The economic and social impact of COVID-19 in Zambi
For Africa, COVID-19’s Economic Impact Will Be More Deadly Than the Virus title=

For Africa, COVID-19’s Economic Impact Will Be More Deadly Than the Virus

For Africa, COVID-19’s Economic Impact Will Be More Deadly Than the Virus

For Africa, COVID-19’s Economic Impact Will Be More Deadly Than the Virus
Covid-19 in Africa and its Impact on the Economy title=

Covid-19 in Africa and its Impact on the Economy

Covid-19 in Africa and its Impact on the Economy

Covid-19 in Africa and its Impact on the Economy
The Labour Market Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns: Evidence from Ghana title=

The Labour Market Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns: Evidence from Ghana

The Labour Market Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns: Evidence from Ghana

The Labour Market Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns: Evidence from Ghana
Impact of the Coronavirus Covid-19 on the African Economy title=

Impact of the Coronavirus Covid-19 on the African Economy

Impact of the Coronavirus Covid-19 on the African Economy

Impact of the Coronavirus Covid-19 on the African Economy
Economic, Health and Physical Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic in Sub-Saharan African Regions: A Cross Sectional Survey title=

Economic, Health and Physical Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic in Sub-Saharan African Regions: A Cross Sectional Survey

Economic, Health and Physical Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic in Sub-Saharan African Regions: A Cross Sectional Survey

Economic, Health and Physical Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic in Sub-Saharan African Regions: A Cross Sectional Survey
Planning a green and resilient COVID-19 recovery in The Gambia title=

Planning a green and resilient COVID-19 recovery in The Gambia

Planning a green and resilient COVID-19 recovery in The Gambia

Planning a green and resilient COVID-19 recovery in The Gambia
REGIONAL STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN COVID-19 title=

REGIONAL STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN COVID-19

REGIONAL STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN COVID-19

REGIONAL STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN COVID-19
https://unsdg.un.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/SG-Report-Socio-Economic-Impact-of-Covid19.pdf title=

https://unsdg.un.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/SG-Report-Socio-Economic-Impact-of-Covid19.pdf

https://unsdg.un.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/SG-Report-Socio-Economic-Impact-of-Covid19.pdf

https://unsdg.un.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/SG-Report-Socio-Economic-Impact-of-Covid19.pdf
The labour market impact of COVID-19 lockdowns title=

The labour market impact of COVID-19 lockdowns

The labour market impact of COVID-19 lockdowns

The labour market impact of COVID-19 lockdowns
African Pulse title=

African Pulse

African Pulse

African Pulse
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 in Africa: a scenario analysis to 2030 title=

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 in Africa: a scenario analysis to 2030

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 in Africa: a scenario analysis to 2030

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 in Africa: a scenario analysis to 2030

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Video Reference
Multimedia Videos

Multimedia

Effects of drought and COVID-19 had an effect on the Kenyan economy

| KTN News Kenya

COVID-19 Macroeconomic Policy Responses in Africa - CoMPRA REGIONAL MEETING 2023

| CSEA Africa

Latest COVID booster guidance as new Arcturus subvariant spreads

| CBS News

IMF projects a 4.2 economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

| CGTN Africa

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Featured Stories

Featured Stories

The Impact of COVID-19 on Fintech and Its Long-Term Effects

The fintech sector is not an exception to the major effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on other industries.

Finance Magnates | Read More

The Long-Term Social Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on society. From social isolation to the financial implications of a global economic shutdown.

SACAP Global | Read More

The Africa we want: a roadmap out of poly-crises for policy makers.

Covid-19 has a far-reaching impact on achieving the sustainable development goals and the vision of the Africa we want.

Creamer Media | Read More

COVID-19’s Impact on Young People Risks a Lost Generation.

Pandemic Damaged Cognitive Development and Lifetime Earnings of Children and Youth, Jeopardizing the Well-being of Generations...

World Bank | Read More

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