Sierra Leone has approximately 8 million residents and a relatively lower GDP per capita. Its economy is extracting minerals, agriculture and rebuilding investment sectors.
Benin
Benin has a population of roughly 14.5 million with a GDP per capita of about USD 1,480, reflecting a developing economy focused on agriculture, regional trade and increasing services growth.
Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)
Cabo Verde is a small island nation of about 0.5 million people with a relatively higher GDP per capita (USD 5,300), driven by services, tourism and growing investment.
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Côte d’Ivoire has approximately 31.9 million people and a GDP per capita of around USD 2,700, combining strong agriculture, cocoa exports and expanding industrial and service sectors.
The Gambia
The Gambia has 2.4 million inhabitants and one of the smaller economies in ECOWAS, with GDP per capita below USD 1,000, reliant on agriculture, tourism and remittances.
Ghana
Ghana’s population is roughly 34 million with GDP per capita near USD 2,400. It has a diversified base of mining, services and agriculture, and is a regional economic hub.
Guinea
Guinea has a population of around 14 million and GDP per capita around USD 1,650, with an economy rich in minerals, agriculture and increasing investment in infrastructure.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau’s population is about 2 million with lower income levels; its economy depends on agriculture, cashew exports and remittances, with GDP per capita under US$1,000.
Liberia
Liberia has around 5 million people and a GDP per capita near USD 800–900, with economic activity centred on iron ore, rubber, timber and post-conflict recovery growth.
Nigeria
Nigeria is the largest ECOWAS economy with a population exceeding 230 million. GDP per capita sits in the mid-range for the region (USD 2,200), anchored by oil, services and telecommunications.
Senegal
Senegal’s population is around 18 million with GDP per capita around USD 1,700–2,000. It has diversified growth across services, agriculture and regional logistics.
Togo
Togo’s population is about 8 million with GDP per capita near USD 1,000. Its economy includes phosphate mining, agriculture and growing trade services.
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