This paper estimates the number of firms in Africa, considering their size and formal status. It relies on a novel methodology that combines multiple data sources. The results suggest that in 2020, there were 12.7 million firms with more than one worker, and more than 230 million own-account businesses, where the proprietor constituted the sole employee. Informality is prevalent among own-account, micro, and small businesses. The density of medium...
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