Africa is predicted to be one of the world’s fastest growing and urbanising regions of the planet in the coming 3 decades. Ireland’s record of excellence in agri-food together with our influence in Europe put us in a strong position to be a strategic partner for Africa as it moves to sustainable and self-sustainable trade and development

Economic Growth

2019

2020

EU 1.4 1.6
Africa Sub-Saharan 2.6 3.0
Africa 0.6 2.6
Ireland 4.0 3.4
Sources: EU Commission (2019); World Bank (2019)

Africa is predicted to be one of the world’s fastest growing and urbanising regions of the planet in the coming 3 decades. Ireland’s record of excellence in agri-food together with our influence in Europe put us in a strong position to be a strategic partner for Africa as it moves to sustainable and self-sustainable trade and development

Economic Growth 2019 2020
EU 1.4 1.6
Africa Sub-Saharan 2.6 3.0
Africa 0.6 2.6
Ireland 4.0 3.4
Sources: EU Commission (2019); World Bank (2019)