State of Social Enterprise Africa 2025
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Regional insights
into social enterprise
in Africa1
There are an estimated 2.18 million social
enterprises in Africa, making up around 17% of
the 12.7 million businesses with employees, and
contributing roughly 3.2% to the continent’s GDP .
The State of Social Enterprise: Unlocking Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Development in Africa
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