Seychelles ranks as the richest country in Africa, with a reported per capita GDP of $11,426. With a population of less than 100,000, the country has the tiniest population in Africa.
Burundi ranks as the poorest country in Africa, with a reported per capita GDP of $239. Approximately 70% of Burundi's population lives in poverty according to the world food program.
Mauritius, Seychelles, Algeria, Tunisia and Botswana lead the Human Development Index (HDI) rankings in Africa, they are the top five most developed countries in Africa.
