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5 Richest Countries in Africa 2022: South Africa and Nigeria are missing

Africa is one of the richest continents in the world by natural resource and is also the most diverse of all the 7 continents of the world. Generally, African countries are doing well, thanks to various key measures that have been put to cub down the corruption levels and fasten developments in various countries within the continent. To read this article in our main website, click on https://mpyanews.com. In this article, I will share with you the richest countries in Africa in 2022 according to the Per Capita Rankings.

Richest Countries in Africa 2022:

1.Sychelles:

With a population of just close to 100,000 people, the Island has a GDP per Capita of $26,120.  It has a land area of 460Km squared.  Its impressive GDP is owed to the fact that the country is good in tourism, an activity that has contributed to the high GDP.

2.Mauritius;

Its population stands at just 1.3 million citizens with an area of 2030 km squared. Its GDP is slightly lower than that of Sychelles and now stands at $22,030. The Island is one of the most developing in the continent. Most of its finances are sourced from Tourism, banking, Sugarcane plantations and banking sector.

3.Botswana.

The country has enjoyed peace and economic stability for long, with a population of 2.4 million and a GDP per capita of $18,110.  It is a landlocked country that many exports beef hence earning foreign exchange.

4.Gabon:

The country is found on the west coast of Africa and has a GDP per capita of $16,240. It covers an area of 257,670 Km squared with a population of 2.3 million.

5.Madagascar:

The Island nation located near the East Africa community has a GDP per capita of $13,720, a population of 28.7 million and an area of 581, 795 km squared.

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