Urbanization has already reshaped many parts of the globe, and Africa is on the brink of embarking on this transformation. Cities like Cairo, Lagos, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, and Addis Ababa collectively house more than 65 million residents. By 2030, the combined population of these bustling African cities is projected to reach 100 million. In addition, sub-Saharan Africa’s population is surging at a rate of 2.7% per annum and by 2050, Africa’s population will reach 2.4 billion.
This impending population boom is poised to create a plethora of investment opportunities in the real estate market, as Africa’s metropolises enter their next phase of growth. A report by Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy firm, explores the sector in more detail and highlights five stand-out investment opportunity areas.