Africa is often portrayed as a continent plagued by poverty, instability, and adversity. However, it surprisingly holds some hidden gems. While it’s true that many African nations face challenges, the continent is home to a rising number of thriving economies, making it a land of untapped potential. Africa boasts some of the fastest-growing economies on the global stage, and it’s predicted that its GDP will reach a staggering $29 trillion by 2050. This growth will be fueled by the agriculture, trade, and natural resources sectors.
There are many ways to measure different economies against one another, but comparing countries by GDP per capita remains one of the most tried-and-true methods. GDP per capita attempts to level the playing field by dividing a country’s economic output by its population, effectively giving the average GDP per person. A higher per capita GDP generally corresponds to higher income, consumption levels, and standards of living.
Seychelles has the highest GDP per capita in Africa at $14,653, followed by Mauritius at $9,106 and Gabon at $8,635. These countries consistently rank among the top in terms of GDP per capita in Africa, reflecting their strong economies and high-income levels.
On the other end of the spectrum, the countries with the lowest GDP per capita in Africa include Burundi at $222, Somalia at $447, and Central African Republic at $461. These countries face significant economic challenges and generally have lower income levels and living standards.
It is worth noting that GDP per capita alone doesn’t capture the full picture of a country’s economic health or societal well-being. Other factors such as income inequality, distribution of wealth, and quality of public services also play a crucial role in assessing the overall economic conditions and living standards of a nation.
Richest Countries In Africa, 2023
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (Current US$) | GDP per capita (PPP INT$) | GDP (current US$ millions) | GDP (PPP INT$ millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seychelles | 14653 | 31596.2 | 1454.46 | 3136.17 |
| 2 | Mauritius | 9106 | 23035.3 | 11529.04 | 29164.05 |
| 3 | Gabon | 8635 | 15175.7 | 20216.84 | 35529 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 7507 | 16080.1 | 12269.39 | 26282.45 |
| 5 | South Africa | 7055 | 14624.4 | 419015.02 | 868577 |
| 6 | Botswana | 6805 | 16304.2 | 17614.79 | 42202.05 |
| 7 | Libya | 6357 | 24130.79 | 42817.47 | 162527.82 |
| 8 | Namibia | 4866 | 10038.70 | 12310.6 | 25399.52 |
| 9 | Eswatini | 3978 | 9730.1 | 4743.34 | 11600.88 |
| 10 | Tunisia | 3807 | 11282.5 | 46686.74 | 138356.5 |
| 11 | Morocco | 3795 | 8852.9 | 142866.32 | 333242.87 |
| 12 | Egypt | 3699 | 12706.4 | 404142.77 | 1390000 |
| 13 | Algeria | 3691 | 12128.3 | 163044.44 | 535802.56 |
| 14 | Cape Verde | 3293 | 6717 | 1936.17 | 3949.07 |
| 15 | Djibouti | 3150 | 5397.7 | 3482.99 | 5967.44 |
| 16 | Ivory Coast | 2549 | 5850.1 | 70043.19 | 160749.18 |
| 17 | Ghana | 2363 | 5971.1 | 77594.28 | 196050.13 |
| 18 | Sao Tome and Principe | 2361 | 4451.60 | 526.65 | 993.19 |
| 19 | Republic of the Congo | 2290 | 3553.3 | 13366.23 | 20736.3 |
| 20 | Mauritania | 2166 | 5830.8 | 9996.25 | 26909.07 |
| 21 | Kenya | 2082 | 5211.2 | 110347.08 | 276221.28 |
| 22 | Nigeria | 2066 | 5408 | 440833.58 | 1150000 |
| 23 | Angola | 1954 | 6491.1 | 67404.28 | 223968.33 |
| 24 | Zimbabwe | 1774 | 2323.69 | 28371.24 | 37163.94 |
| 25 | Cameroon | 1667 | 4065.3 | 45338.28 | 110570.9 |
| 26 | Senegal | 1637 | 3840 | 27625.39 | 64807.16 |
| 27 | Comoros | 1578 | 3546.8 | 1296.08 | 2914.18 |
| 28 | Benin | 1319 | 3649 | 17144.91 | 46426.2 |
| 29 | Guinea | 1189 | 2900.7 | 16091.82 | 39251.58 |
| 30 | Zambia | 1137 | 3555.9 | 22147.63 | 69244.88 |
| 31 | Tanzania | 1099 | 2836.2 | 67841.05 | 175034.87 |
| 32 | Lesotho | 1094 | 2521.5 | 2496.13 | 5752.76 |
| 33 | South Sudan | 1072 | 1181.90 | 11997.8 | 13230.9 |
| 34 | Togo | 973 | 2334.30 | 8413.20 | 20179.62 |
| 35 | Ethiopia | 925 | 2547.69 | 111271.11 | 306447.09 |
| 36 | Burkina Faso | 893 | 2394.69 | 19737.62 | 52924.62 |
| 37 | Uganda | 884 | 2467.9 | 40529.79 | 113162.51 |
| 38 | Mali | 874 | 2329.69 | 19140.46 | 51032.17 |
| 39 | Rwanda | 822 | 2459.69 | 11070.36 | 33112.30 |
| 40 | Guinea Bissau | 795 | 2011.9 | 1638.52 | 4146.06 |
| 41 | Gambia | 772 | 2281.30 | 2038.42 | 6022.45 |
| 42 | Sudan | 752 | 4066 | 34326.06 | 185641.09 |
| 43 | Chad | 686 | 1566 | 11779.98 | 26904.18 |
| 44 | Liberia | 676 | 1563.6 | 3509 | 8120.18 |
| 45 | Eritrea | 644 | 1628.8 | 2065 | 5224.33 |
| 46 | Malawi | 635 | 1638.2 | 12626.72 | 32582.43 |
| 47 | Niger | 591 | 1303.59 | 14915 | 32918.62 |
| 48 | DR Congo | 577 | 1179.5 | 55350.97 | 113107.03 |
| 49 | Madagascar | 501 | 1607.9 | 14472.6 | 46494.5 |
| 50 | Mozambique | 492 | 1347.7 | 15776.76 | 43230.91 |
| 51 | Sierra Leone | 480 | 1773.9 | 4042.24 | 14937.37 |
| 52 | Central African Republic | 461 | 920.1 | 2516.5 | 5021.01 |
| 53 | Somalia | 447 | 1248.8 | 7628 | 21311.71 |
| 54 | Burundi | 222 | 774.5 | 2,779.81 | 9,721.45 |
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