East African Federation Map

Country Information

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Total Population

312.36 Million
Expected to reach 400M by 2040

Combined GDP

282.6B USD

GDP Growth Rate

5.2%
Average annual growth

Languages

250+
4 Major Official Languages
6 Regional Official Languages
240+ Indigenous Languages

Total Area

5.98M km²

Official Languages

5
English, Swahili, French, Arabic, Juba Arabic

Major Cities

15+
Including 6 with 1M+ population

Technology Hub Count

45+
Innovation centers across the region

Green Energy Projects

78
Renewable energy initiatives

Digital Literacy

48%
Growing at 5% annually

Federation Timeline

  • Past Milestones (2000-2022)
    • 2000: East African Community (EAC) re-established
    • 2005: EAC Customs Union implemented
    • 2010: EAC Common Market Protocol launched
    • 2013: EAC Monetary Union Protocol signed
    • 2016: Single Tourist Visa implemented
    • 2018: Continental Free Trade Area agreement
    • 2020: Joint COVID-19 response coordination
    • 2022: Digital integration framework adopted
  • Current Phase (2023-2028)
    • 2023: Regional expansion discussions
      • South Sudan integration talks begin
      • DRC eastern provinces integration proposal
      • Somalia confederation proposal discussions
      • Infrastructure connectivity assessment
      • Cross-border trade agreements initiated
    • 2023-2024: Integration Expansion
      • South Sudan: Advanced integration talks, infrastructure alignment
      • DRC Eastern Provinces: Economic corridor development
      • Somalia: Initial confederation framework discussions
      • Joint security cooperation agreements
    • 2025-2026: Phased Integration
      • South Sudan full membership preparation
      • DRC Eastern Provinces special economic zone establishment
      • Somalia observer status implementation
    • 2027-2028: Integration Milestones
      • South Sudan projected full membership
      • DRC Eastern Provinces enhanced cooperation framework
      • Somalia trade partnership program
  • Future Vision (2029-2040)
    • 2029-2030: Consolidation Phase
      • Full monetary integration
      • Regional space program launch
      • Unified education system implementation
      • Advanced smart cities network
    • 2029-2032: Extended Integration
      • DRC Eastern Provinces potential full integration
      • Somalia confederation agreement implementation
      • Regional security force expansion
    • 2031-2035: Innovation & Growth
      • East African Tech Hub establishment
      • Green energy grid completion
      • Regional AI & robotics center
      • Advanced transportation network
    • 2033-2036: Complete Integration
      • Somalia potential full membership evaluation
      • Extended territorial integration completion
      • Unified border management system
    • 2036-2040: Global Integration
      • Space port development
      • Quantum computing center
      • Advanced biotechnology hub
      • Sustainable cities completion

Integration Progress

45%
30%
25%
35%
40%
28%
32%
38%
22%
15%
20%
25%
42%
35%
28%

Population Distribution

35%
65%
60%
35%
5%

GDP Breakdown by Country (Billion USD)

Kenya 98.8B USD
Tanzania 62.4B USD
DRC (Eastern) 55.1B USD
Uganda 37.4B USD
Rwanda 10.3B USD
Somalia 7.3B USD
South Sudan 4.0B USD
Burundi 3.3B USD

GDP by Sector

35% - 98.9B USD
25% - 70.6B USD
40% - 113.1B USD
12% - 33.9B USD
8% - 22.6B USD
10% - 28.3B USD

Economic Indicators

8.5B USD Annual Inflow
-12.3B USD
89.7B USD

Languages & Communication

Official Languages
95% Official Use
85% Regional Usage
35% Usage
25% Usage
15% Usage
Major Indigenous Languages
Luganda
Region: Uganda
Speakers: 17 Million
Status: Regional Official
Kikuyu
Region: Kenya
Speakers: 15 Million
Status: Major Regional
Luo
Region: Kenya, Tanzania
Speakers: 8 Million
Status: Regional
Sukuma
Region: Tanzania
Speakers: 9 Million
Status: Major Regional
Kinyarwanda
Region: Rwanda, Burundi
Speakers: 12 Million
Status: National (Rwanda)
Kirundi
Region: Burundi
Speakers: 11 Million
Status: National
Somali
Region: Somalia
Speakers: 16 Million
Status: National
Lingala
Region: DRC
Speakers: 45 Million
Status: Major Regional
Major Language Families
75% of Indigenous Languages
15% of Indigenous Languages
8% of Indigenous Languages
2% of Indigenous Languages
2024-2030 Language Integration Goals
  • Establish Swahili as primary regional working language
  • Create digital archives for all indigenous languages
  • Implement multilingual education in all primary schools
  • Develop AI-powered translation services for major languages
  • Launch regional language preservation programs
  • Create standardized testing for official languages
  • Establish language research centers in major universities
  • Develop cross-border language exchange programs
  • Digital language preservation platforms
  • AI-powered real-time translation services
  • Regional sign language standardization
  • Indigenous language digital content creation

Major Urban Centers

Primary Cities (1M+ Population)
Dar es Salaam 6.7M Tanzania's largest city & major port
Nairobi 4.9M Kenya's capital & tech hub
Mogadishu 2.9M Somalia's capital & historic port
Kampala 3.4M Uganda's capital & cultural center
Mombasa 1.2M Kenya's primary port city
Kigali 1.1M Rwanda's capital & cleanest city
Secondary Cities (500K-1M Population)
Dodoma 580K Tanzania's capital
Arusha 740K EAF proposed capital
Juba 525K South Sudan's capital
Kisumu 610K Kenya's lake port
Bujumbura 870K Burundi's largest city
Growing Urban Centers (250K-500K)
Zanzibar City 420K Historic trading center
Nakuru 380K Kenya's fastest growing city
Goma 350K DRC eastern hub
Mwanza 385K Tanzania's lake port
Hargeisa 310K Somaliland's capital
Urban Development Goals
  • Smart city initiatives in all major capitals
  • Sustainable urban planning & green spaces
  • Regional transport connectivity
  • Urban housing development programs
  • Digital infrastructure expansion
  • AI and Robotics research centers in major cities
  • Smart agriculture technology adoption
  • Regional blockchain initiatives
  • Cross-border digital payment systems
  • Educational technology hubs