The Forecast · Africa 2013 → 2063

Our realitywhat's happening Our goalsAgenda 2063 progress

Our goals

What the African Union committed to by 2063 — and at the current pace, whether each indicator gets there.

Forecast

Will Africa hit Agenda 2063 at the current pace?

Linear extrapolation from the 2013 baseline through current data, showing each indicator's projected completion year.

Median completion year

~2087

24 years past 2063

Indicators on track

7/25

28% reach 2063 target on time

Late but reachable

Hit target between 2064 and 2083

Far behind

Won't reach target until 2084+

No data

No measurable progress to project

Composite trajectory: 2013 → 2063At current pace: ends 2063 around 64%

Reading: the solid blue is where current pace gets us. The dashed green is the steeper line needed from now to hit 100% in 2063. The gap is the policy ask.

At the current rate of progress, when will each Agenda 2063 indicator reach its target? Projections assume linear continuation of the rate observed from 2013 to 2026.

Reaches target by 2063Late (2064–2083)Far behind or no progress

1. A Prosperous Africa based on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development

Eradicating poverty, reducing inequality, and building shared prosperity through inclusive growth.

3/6indicators on track

Poverty headcount (<$2.15/day)

2026: 35% → target 2063: 3%

18% complete

~2085

22y past 2063

Safe water access

2026: 72% → target 2063: 100%

28% complete

~2059

4y early

Life expectancy at birth

2026: 64 years → target 2063: 75 years

27% complete

~2062

1y early

Electricity access

2026: 58% → target 2063: 100%

35% complete

~2050

13y early

Secondary school completion rate

2026: 52% → target 2063: 95%

22% complete

~2073

10y past 2063

Adult literacy rate

2026: 68% → target 2063: 99%

16% complete

~2093

30y past 2063

2. An Integrated and United Africa

Building continental integration through trade, infrastructure, and free movement of people.

1/4indicators on track

Intra-African trade share

2026: 16% → target 2063: 50%

11% complete

~2137

74y past 2063

Countries in AfCFTA

2026: 47 countries → target 2063: 55 countries

85% complete

~2028

35y early

Infrastructure quality index

2026: 35 score → target 2063: 75 score

15% complete

~2100

37y past 2063

Free movement (% countries)

2026: 34% → target 2063: 100%

18% complete

~2087

24y past 2063

3. An Africa of Good Governance, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Strengthening democratic institutions, accountability, and the rule of law across the continent.

0/3indicators on track

Mo Ibrahim Governance Index

2026: 48.8 score → target 2063: 65 score

7% complete

~2188

125y past 2063

Corruption Perceptions Index

2026: 33 score → target 2063: 60 score

4% complete

~2377

314y past 2063

Press freedom score

2026: 36 score → target 2063: 70 score

3% complete

~2468

405y past 2063

4. A Peaceful and Secure Africa

Silencing the guns, preventing conflict, and building stable, secure societies across Africa.

0/3indicators on track

Countries in active armed conflict

2026: 18 countries → target 2063: 0 countries

0% complete

No data

AU-led peacekeeping operations

2026: 5 operations → target 2063: 0 operations

0% complete

No data

Homicide rate

2026: 11 per 100k → target 2063: 4 per 100k

13% complete

~2117

54y past 2063

5. An Africa with a Strong Cultural Identity, Common Heritage and Shared Values

Celebrating Africa's rich cultural heritage and promoting African languages, arts and values globally.

1/2indicators on track

UNESCO intangible heritage listings

2026: 89 listings → target 2063: 200 listings

28% complete

~2059

4y early

African language official status

2026: 38% → target 2063: 100%

11% complete

~2127

64y past 2063

6. An Africa whose Development is People-driven

Ensuring all Africans — especially women, youth and children — enjoy rights, opportunities and wellbeing.

2/5indicators on track

Youth unemployment rate

2026: 12.7% → target 2063: 4%

3% complete

~2403

340y past 2063

Gender parity index (education)

2026: 0.92 ratio → target 2063: 1 ratio

38% complete

~2047

16y early

Women in parliament

2026: 27% → target 2063: 50%

23% complete

~2069

6y past 2063

Under-5 mortality rate

2026: 71 per 1,000 → target 2063: 25 per 1,000

31% complete

~2054

9y early

Maternal mortality ratio

2026: 394 per 100k → target 2063: 70 per 100k

21% complete

~2075

12y past 2063

7. Africa as a Strong, United and Influential Global Player and Partner

Amplifying Africa's voice in global institutions and increasing its share of world trade and diplomacy.

0/2indicators on track

Africa's share of global trade

2026: 3% → target 2063: 5%

5% complete

~2286

223y past 2063

African countries in G20-equivalent

2026: 1 countries → target 2063: 3 countries

0% complete

No data

Projections assume linear progress from 2013 baseline. Actual outcomes depend on policy, investment, and geopolitical factors. Source data from published AU Agenda 2063 monitoring reports.