Journal of African Economies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of African Economies is a vehicle to carry rigorous economic analysis, focused entirely on Africa, for Africans and anyone interested in the continent - be they consultants, policymakers, academics, traders, financiers, development agents or aid workers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8057

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	174

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.703

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	62

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Sources of Slow Growth in African Economies

  Citation: 739

  Authors: J. D., A. M.

• Addressing the Natural Resource Curse: An Illustration from Nigeria

  Citation: 321

  Authors: X., A.

• Shocks and Consumption in 15 Ethiopian Villages, 1999–2004

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Stefan, John, Tassew

• The Effects of Intrahousehold Property Ownership on Expenditure Patterns in Ghana

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Cheryl

• The African Financial Development and Financial Inclusion Gaps

  Citation: 218

  Authors: F., E., R., J. Q., L., P.

• Infrastructure and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Citation: 207

  Authors: C., L.

• Economic Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production in Ethiopia: Evidence from Cross-section Measures

  Citation: 185

  Authors: T. T., R. M.

• Determinants of Agricultural and Land Management Practices and Impacts on Crop Production and Household Income in the Highlands of Tigray, Ethiopia

  Citation: 156

  Authors: J., B.

• Migrants' Remittances and the Household in Africa: A Review of Evidence

  Citation: 155

  Authors: J.-P., F.

• Towards an Understanding of Household Vulnerability in Rural Kenya

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Luc J., Kalanidhi

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