Nigeria Missing, Seychelles Leads as World Bank Releases 2023 List of Top 10 Richest Countries in Africa
- The World Bank has provided a breakdown of the wealthiest countries in Africa using their gross domestic product (GDP) per capita
- Economists use GDP per capita to determine how prosperous countries are based on their economic growth
- Nigeria, despite having the largest economy in Africa, is missing from the list of the top 10 richest African countries by GDP per capita
Africa, with 54 countries fully recognised by the United Nations and boasting over 1.2 billion citizens, is home to approximately 25% of the world's population.
Despite being rich in human and natural resources, the living standards of many Africans remain low compared to most of their counterparts around the world.
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GDP per capita is a significant economic measure that explains a country's citizens' average income and living standards.
Data released by World Bank shows that as of 2022, Seychelles has the highest GDP per capita in Africa.
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Ironically, Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa as well as the least populated sovereign African country, with an estimated population of 100,600 in 2022.
With $26,905 GDP per capita, Mauritius comes second, while Libya, despite the country's challenges, came in third with $23,375 GDP per capita.
On the other end of the spectrum, the African countries with the lowest GDP per capita include Madagascar at $1,774, Niger at $1,505, and Burundi at $836.2
Although improving, Nigeria's GDP per capita of $5,860.3 is still far from the best and is ranked 25th among the African countries captured by the World Bank.
Top 10 countries with highest GDP per capita
| Countries | GDP Per capita |
| Seychelles | $35,227 |
| Mauritius | $26,905 |
| Libya | $26,905 |
| Equatorial Guinea | $17,396 |
| Botswana | $18,323 |
| Algeria | $13,209 |
| Tunisia: | $12,489 |
| Namibia | $11,205 |
| Eswatini | $10,782 |
| South Africa: | $15,904 |
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