Real GDP growth for the East African Community

Economic growth across the East African Community remained resilient in 2024, with most member states posting solid real GDP expansion despite global and regional pressures.

Rwanda led the bloc with a strong 7.0 per cent growth rate, underpinned by sustained investment, services sector expansion and infrastructure development.

Uganda followed with 5.9 per cent growth, reflecting steady performance in agriculture, industry and trade.

Tanzania recorded a robust 5.4 per cent, matching the regional average and supported by public spending and a rebound in key productive sectors.

Kenya’s economy grew by 4.7 per cent, signalling moderate recovery amid fiscal tightening, high cost of living and subdued private sector activity.

Burundi lagged behind its regional peers, expanding by 2.2 per cent, constrained by structural challenges and limited fiscal space.

Overall, the EAC’s average growth of about 5.4 per cent highlights the region’s continued economic momentum, even as disparities persist in growth outcomes, policy effectiveness and resilience across member states.