Kenya Set to Overtake Ethiopia As East Africa’s Largest Economy

TLDR

• Kenya is projected to surpass Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy in 2025, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund
• The IMF forecasts Kenya’s GDP will reach $132 billion next year, ahead of Ethiopia’s estimated $117 billion
• The shift follows Ethiopia’s sharp currency devaluation in July 2024, part of reforms to secure a $3.4 billion IMF program and unlock $16.6 billion in additional World Bank support

Kenya is projected to surpass Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest…