Rapid economic growth
East Africa’s GDP is projected to rise from 1.5% in 2023 to 5.7% by 2025, positioning the region as one of the fastest-growing globally.
Population growth
The region’s population is growing at some of the fastest rates in Africa, with an expected increase of 5.8% between 2025 and 2026, driving significant demand for infrastructure.
Government-backed development
East African governments are heavily investing in infrastructure, with numerous large-scale projects already underway to support future growth.
Rising resource demand
Water and power demands are growing rapidly, with water consumption set to rise by 283% by 2030. Urban waste is also expected to increase by 60-74% by 2030, highlighting the growing need for waste management infrastructure.
Tourism surge
Tourism in the region is set to double by 2025, with the number of visitors projected to reach 14 million, thereby creating substantial demand for transport, hospitality, and related infrastructure.
Infrastructure categories:
$232.12BN
POWER
INFRASTRUCTURE
$133.49BN
TRANSPORT
INFRASTRUCTURE
$18.44BN
WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE
$10.23BN
COMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE
$394mn
WASTE
INFRASTRUCTURE
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