2) Equatorial Guinea – $23,370 (GDP per capita)
Equatorial Guinea owes its high position on this list to a small population of just 736,296, which has also helped it to 32nd in the world in terms of gross domestic product per capita. Whilst the country has a relatively low population it has enormous oil reserves and is one of the largest oil producers in Africa. Whilst many would believe this to be reflected in the country’s living conditions, inequality is rife within the country with the government and officials renowned for corrupt behavior. This means that whilst the country may rank highly on this list the majority of the population actually live under the poverty line.
1) Seychelles – $25,229 (GDP per capita)
With the highest gross domestic product per capita, the Seychelles is ranked as the richest country in Africa. The country is made up of one-hundred and sixteen small islands with a population of just 92,000 (as of 2012). This owes much to the ample opportunity for shipments and fishing due to a plethora of coastline. Furthermore, the country has long been known as a getaway for the rich and famous meaning it contains numerous hotels and shopping resorts. Seychelles has the best beaches in Africa.
non sense. and Nigeria? Egypt? DR Congo?
AGREED, NON SENSE. Has anyone been to Botswana, and the other presumed “richest countries”? I live in Seychelles, and it is by far one of the least developed countries in the world, in spite of its GDP and its amazing tourism and safety record. Perhaps they need to also add the national debt besides these countries and see how they match up as well.
Morocco??
seycheles e um pais de renda media mais e rustico mesmo assim e um dos paises mais calmos da africa e com minimo de pessoas na pobreza e tanto que daqui a 10 ou 20 anos será desenvolvido, tem uma população pequena e junto com a mauricia serão os mais desnvolvidos alem da mauricia ter uma otima qualidade de vida supera a botswana 1000 vezes em questão de qualidade de vida assim mauricia, seycheles, cabo verde, e tunisia são os unicos que tem boa qualoidade de vida assim como os 2 primeiros serão desenvolvidos realmente
what??? Ethiopia?????