Egypt's GDP growth stabilised between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025, supported by public investment, energy projects and exports. Morocco recorded growth above 3.5 per cent over the same period, driven by automotive, aerospace and agribusiness sectors. The IMF notes that both economies benefit from proximity to European markets and from industrial linkages that are integrating North Africa into global value chains. The report also positions North Africa as a hub for trade and energy transition. North Africa recorded one of the sharpest declines, with investment inflows failing to keep pace with the region's economic growth and development plans.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 17, 2026 13:35 UTC