Jeux de données

This comprehensive dataset provides key economic indicators for all 15 ECOWAS member states, covering the period from 2020 to 2025. It is designed for researchers, policymakers, and analysts working on West African economic development.

Variables Included

• GDP Growth Rate (annual %)
• Inflation Rate (annual average, %)
• Unemployment Rate (% of labor force)
• Trade Balance (USD billions)
• Foreign Direct Investment Inflows (USD billions)
• Government Debt (% of GDP)
• Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
• Exchange Rate (local currency per USD, annual average)

Data Sources

Data has been compiled from: ECOWAS Commission Statistical Database, International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook (April 2026), World Bank World Development Indicators, and national statistics offices of ECOWAS member states.

The dataset is provided in CSV format and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Users are encouraged to cite the source in any publications resulting from use of this data.