Africa is a continent rich in natural resources. Among all the countries of this continent, some are among the poorest on the planet. But others are doing quite well. The richest countries in Africa have standards of living that are comparable to those of Western countries.
Attention to make classification, one does not only take into account the gross domestic product. We actually calculate an average, that is, divide the GDP by the number of inhabitants. And this to obtain an average annual income.
The ranking of the top richest countries in Africa
1. Mauritius
Mauritius, one of the richest countries in Africa. This country is an exception in Africa. Located off the coast of Africa and with 22 356 US dollars this country displays a GDP per capita in line with that of many European countries.
Mauritius is an El Dorado which, it must be recognized, is booming thanks to tourism. This country is the richest, but it is also the smallest country in Africa.
2. Seychelles
One of the richest countries in Africa is in the Indian Ocean. Tourism destination par excellence, the average income in Seychelles hovers around the US $ 15,500 per capita.