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Africa 118 Scientists H-Index Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics Rankings - 2026

Track the real-time academic impact of 2.6 million scientists across 221 countries. The H-Index Rankings evaluate both total and last 5 years’ H-index values, offering the most transparent measure of scholarly recognition. Compare global, continental, national, and institutional performance across 13 major fields and 221 disciplines.

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Total 118 scientist , 54 country , 1,581 institution , Updates every 3 days
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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68,117
World Rank
Ghana
10
Country Rank
University of Ghana Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Joshua Yindenaba Abor
University of Ghana Legon, Ghana
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Economics: Banking and finance | development finance | financial market development | monetary policy | corporate financ

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    56
  • Last 5 Years
    48
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.857
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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86,980
World Rank
Nigeria
38
Country Rank
Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Seyi Saint Akadiri
Central Bank of Nigeria Garki Abuja, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Environment | Macroeconomics | Energy | Tourism | Financial Economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    51
  • Last 5 Years
    50
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.980
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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125,838
World Rank
Mauritius
3
Country Rank
University of Mauritius Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Boopen Seetanah
University of Mauritius Réduit, Mauritius
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
International Trade and Finance | Tourism economics | Development economics | Financial economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    44
  • Last 5 Years
    35
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.795
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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221,722
World Rank
Egypt
637
Country Rank
Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport Logo
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Mohammed M Omran
Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport Alexandria, Egypt
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Economics | Financ

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    34
  • Last 5 Years
    24
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.706
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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303,664
World Rank
Nigeria
473
Country Rank
University of Nigeria Logo
36
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Jonathan Emenike Ogbuabor
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Applied Econometric

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    28
  • Last 5 Years
    28
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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307,480
World Rank
Tunisia
131
Country Rank
Université de Jendouba Logo
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Abdelaziz Hakimi
Université de Jendouba Jendouba, Tunisia
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Economics | Banking Behavior | Economic growt

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    28
  • Last 5 Years
    25
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.893
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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334,589
World Rank
South Africa
1,680
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
186
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Kalu Ojah
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial economics | financial markets | international finance | capital structure | venture capita

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    27
  • Last 5 Years
    20
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.741
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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400,429
World Rank
South Africa
2,068
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
146
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Beatrice D. Simo-Kengne
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Development and Financial economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    24
  • Last 5 Years
    19
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.792
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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473,093
World Rank
Ghana
359
Country Rank
University of Ghana Logo
114
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Lord Mensah|Director: Center for Investment Advisory and Sustainable Finance (CIASF)
University of Ghana Legon, Ghana
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Econometrics | Financial Economics | Investment | Asset Pricing and Project Valuatio

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    21
  • Last 5 Years
    20
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.952
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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510,967
World Rank
Nigeria
1,536
Country Rank
Mewar International University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Nurudeen Abu
Mewar International University New Karu, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Economics of corruption and governance | monetary and financial economics | and development economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    20
  • Last 5 Years
    17
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.850
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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540,720
World Rank
Nigeria
1,758
Country Rank
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Logo
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Omoke Philip
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Macroeconomics | Monetary and Financial Economics | Econometric

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    19
  • Last 5 Years
    17
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.895
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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569,043
World Rank
Nigeria
2,010
Country Rank
Obafemi Awolowo University Logo
61
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Clement Olalekan Olaniyi
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Business | Financial and Development Economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    18
  • Last 5 Years
    18
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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579,611
World Rank
Morocco
555
Country Rank
Al Akhawayn University Ifrane Logo
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Hind Lebdaoui
Al Akhawayn University Ifrane Ifrane, Morocco
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Islamic Finance | Financial Literacy | SEM | Behavioral Finance & Economics | Islamic Marketing

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    18
  • Last 5 Years
    16
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.889
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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590,513
World Rank
Nigeria
2,231
Country Rank
Bayero University Logo
49
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Shehu Usman Rano Aliyu
Bayero University Gwarzo Road, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial economics and Islamic financ

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    18
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.778
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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622,344
World Rank
South Africa
3,423
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
248
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Lumengo Bonga-Bonga
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Economics | CGE modelling | Econometric

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    17
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.824
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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658,170
World Rank
Nigeria
3,011
Country Rank
Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Umar Bida Ndako
Central Bank of Nigeria Garki Abuja, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Applied Econometrics | Macroeconomics | Financial economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    16
  • Last 5 Years
    15
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.938
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Rankings

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693,826
World Rank
Nigeria
3,497
Country Rank
Nigerian Army University Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Ibrahim Kabiru Maji
Nigerian Army University Biu, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Energy Economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    15
  • Last 5 Years
    15
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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701,286
World Rank
South Africa
3,927
Country Rank
University of Mpumalanga Logo
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Andrew Maredza
University of Mpumalanga Mbombela, South Africa
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Monetary theory and policy | Financial Economics | Banking | Efficiency and Productivity Analysi

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    15
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.933
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Rankings

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701,377
World Rank
Kenya
739
Country Rank
University of Nairobi Logo
238
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Peter W Muriu
University of Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Economics | Monetary Economics | Microfinance | Bankin

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    15
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.933
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Rankings

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712,646
World Rank
South Africa
3,994
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
402
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Tendai Gwatidzo
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial economics | Applied microeconomics | development economics | Impact evaluatio

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    15
  • Last 5 Years
    13
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.867
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Rankings

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739,054
World Rank
South Africa
4,166
Country Rank
University of the Western Cape Logo
133
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Adefemi A. Obalade
University of the Western Cape Bellville, South Africa
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    14
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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749,500
World Rank
Nigeria
4,272
Country Rank
Fountain University Osogbo Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Taiwo Adewale Muritala
Fountain University Osogbo Oshogbo, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Energy Finance | Financial Economics | Banking Operations | Risk Managemen

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    14
  • Last 5 Years
    13
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.929
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Rankings

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831,555
World Rank
Nigeria
5,642
Country Rank
Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Okezie Ihugba
Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri Manila, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Development Economics | Financial Economics | Education Economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    13
  • Last 5 Years
    10
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.769
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Rankings

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833,144
World Rank
Nigeria
5,675
Country Rank
University of Benin Logo
118
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Ifuero Osamwonyi
University of Benin Benin City, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Financial Economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    13
  • Last 5 Years
    10
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.769
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Rankings

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833,722
World Rank
Nigeria
5,684
Country Rank
Babcock University Logo
58
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Obiakor Rowland Tochukwu
Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
Economics & Econometrics / Financial Economics
Macroeconomics | Financial Economics and International Economic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    13
  • Last 5 Years
    10
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.769
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