UEMOA Economic Rankings: Niamey Surpasses Cotonou, Abidjan, and Dakar

In the second quarter of 2026, Niger recorded the highest growth within UEMOA at 7.0%, surpassing Benin (6.6%), Togo (6.5%), Ivory Coast (6.0%), and Senegal (5.0%). The overall UEMOA economy grew by 6.0%, driven mainly by the tertiary sector. The BCEAO forecasts a growth of 6.1% for 2026 and 6.2% for 2027, despite some risks.