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African and Middle Eastern Cities Forecasts

Comprehensive data and forecasts for major cities in Africa and the Middle East.

Overview

This service allows you to measure, track and benchmark the economic performance of 113 cities in Africa and 37 key business centres in the Middle East.

In-depth insights for Africa and Middle East

Historical data and long-term forecasts to 2050 for key economic, demographic and industry variables, as well as insights into evolving income and consumer spending patterns.

Comparable forecasts

Forecasts for 150 key cities across Africa and the Middle East.

Comprehensive information for each location

Data for GDP and employment by sector, population by age cohort, income, consumption and retail sales.

Historical data and long-term forecasts

The annual data generally refers back to 2000, and the forecast horizon is to 2050.

Annual updates

Each update includes a full refresh of historic data and incorporates our latest macro economic outlook.

Tailored economic insights

The service is available for all African and Middle Eastern cities or can be split by region.

Service features

Web-based application and add-ins: Our Global Data Workstation is a web-based application that provides various data selection, visualisation and personalisation features. Our Excel Data Workstation is a simple but powerful add-in for accessing our data directly within Excel.
Advanced analytical functions: Quickly build custom queries with complete flexibility and view the data in tables, charts, and maps.
Analysis: Forecasts are accompanied by summary reports highlighting key messages.

Service benefits

Excellent customer service: We offer our clients comprehensive customer support with full access to our experienced economists and IT support team.
Confidence: Our analysis and forecasts are derived from a consistent set of global economic, industry and city models and will help you to move forward with confidence.
Customisation: Our models, forecasts, and datasets can be customised to fit your unique needs.

Service coverage

Our service covers 113 cities in 49 countries in the African continent, 37 cities in 11 Middle Eastern countries, and 17 countries and 64 urban centres in North Africa and the Middle East.

Indicators provided include:

GDP by sector
Employment by sector
Population by age cohort
Income indicators
Consumer spending by product/service

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Resources and events

Research Briefing

Middle East Key Themes 2025: Ahead of the race

Video

Global Implications of the US Election on the Middle East

In The Media

A rise in protectionism following the US election could trigger a re-ordering of world trade

Research Briefing

Commodity Price Forecast: Middle East escalation presents upside risks

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Webinar

Heightened tensions – Quantifying the impact of higher tariffs, crisis in the Middle East, and other global scenarios

Webinar

Navigating the Geopolitical storm – our latest scenarios

Webinar

Global scenarios – Middle East escalation

Webinar

Pockets of value in frontier markets

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