Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand city economic profiles and the consumers within, from examining GDP to income and expenditure across the world's major metropolitan areas.
The Bouake in Côte d’Ivoire report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Oran in Algeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…
The Lubango in Angola report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Algiers in Algeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Luanda in Angola report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The global labour markets are rapidly evolving, influenced by demographic shifts, technological advancements, changing workforce preferences, and unexpected events. While this transformation impacts costs, productivity and economic growth, it also…
This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…
In 2022, Egypt’s urban landscape was rapidly evolving, with Cairo projected to maintain its status as the most populous city in the country by 2027. Suez stands out with strong internet connectivity, attracting digital businesses, while Asyut is…
Algiers and Constantine stand out as Algeria's primary economic hubs, with Djelfa showing significant potential for future growth. Tibissah and Sétif are poised for substantial increases in internet penetration. Nonetheless, these cities will face…
Casablanca and Tétouan stand out as Morocco's economic hubs, while Agadir shows most potential for economic growth from 2022 to 2027. Over medium term, Casablanca and Fez are set to record the most significant internet penetration growth. Yet, the…
Accra and Kumasi stand as the foremost economic powerhouses within Ghana. Furthermore, Accra is poised for substantial future economic expansion. Nevertheless, urban centres in the nation will grapple with ongoing issues. In the short term, these…
Luanda and Lubango are Angola’s most economically vibrant cities. While lagging behind their global counterparts, these cities are leaders in Angola in terms of digital connectivity. Luanda, with the highest potential for future economic growth, also…
Mekele and Hawassa stand out as Ethiopia's most economically dynamic cities, while Dire Dawa emerges as the city with the greatest potential for future economic expansion. Ethiopian cities will face ongoing challenges. In the short term, these…
Emalahleni and Pretoria are emerging as vibrant economic hubs in South Africa, with Emalahleni experiencing the fastest population increase between 2022 and 2027. Cape Town and Pretoria are set to lead in digital connectivity among cities, while…
Nairobi and Mombasa are emerging as vibrant economic hubs in South Africa, with Nairobi experiencing the fastest population increase between 2022 and 2027. Nairobi and Mombasa are also set to lead in digital connectivity among cities, while Eldoret…
Lagos and Abuja emerge as vibrant economic centres in Nigeria, with Abuja showcasing potential for future growth and witnessing the fastest population increase from 2022 to 2027. Maiduguri is poised to excel as the city with the highest digital…
The Tunis in Tunisia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Safaqis in Tunisia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Pretoria in South Africa report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Mwanza in Tanzania report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Mbarara in Uganda report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Kampala in Uganda report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Johannesburg in South Africa report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Durban in South Africa report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Dar es Salaam in Tanzania report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Cape Town in South Africa report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Yaoundé in Cameroon report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Nairobi in Kenya report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Lagos in Nigeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Kano in Nigeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…
The Ibadan in Nigeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Douala in Cameroon report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Casablanca in Morocco report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Abuja in Nigeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Kumasi in Ghana report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…
The Accra in Ghana report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…
The Dire Dawa in Ethiopia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Cairo in Egypt report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…
The Alexandria in Egypt report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Addis Ababa in Ethiopia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
Cities are hubs for spending, with 80% of expenditure expected to be generated by urban areas in 2023. Spending growth in 2023 will, however, be sluggish, as cost of living challenges force consumers to be more conservative in their expenditure. Over…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
Sustainability has become a prominent theme in the 21st century, especially in light of rising urbanisation, which is putting more pressure on infrastructure and quality of life. The report analyses sustainability across seven key areas: water,…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
Supply chain localisation, e-commerce boom and growing focus on sustainability initiatives are driving changes in the logistics industry. The briefing examines how digital tools, process automation and autonomous driving technologies can help…