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The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Codedrock(m): 5:35pm On Sep 07, 2018


Up until 1990, the world relied on GDP and similar methodologies to measure the quality of life of citizens and the development in a country. However, in 1990, Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen developed a new methodology for measuring the quality of life in a country. Unlike other metrics, Human Development Index (HDI) considers critical factors such as the likelihood of:

1. South Africa
South Africa is the most developed country in Africa as of 2018.

The country is located at the southernmost tip of Africa. Its economy which is said to the second largest in Africa after Nigeria is supported by the agricultural sector, industry sector and tertiary services sector, the latter being the main contributor.
The average South African should go through 13 years of schooling and is expected to die at 53.4 years of age. The GNP per capita is US$9,594.

South Africa can be concluded to be Africa’s most developed country following the economy, amenities, organization, productivity, human rights laws and the peacefulness.

2. Seychelles
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 countries that lies 1,500 km off the coast of Eastern Africa. The economy of Seychelles largely depends on tourism, agriculture, and fishing with tourism industry employing most of the labor force. Although it is the African country with the highest GDP, Seychelles is plagued by income equality and low wealth distribution which results in poverty of some its citizens.
The average Seychellois is expected to live until he is 73.3 years old and to spend 14.1 years in the education system. The GNP per capita is $US 23, 886. Definitely should be second most developed country in Africa.

3. Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation off the southern coast of Africa. The economy of Mauritius is boosted by its agricultural, tourism, and service sectors. The economy of Mauritius is fertile ground for local and foreign investors.
The average Mauritian is expected to live to see his 75th birthday and to spend 15.2 years in the education system. The average Mauritian is supposed to take home US$17,948 annually.

4. Egypt
Egypt is the country that is located on two continents: Africa and Asia. The economy of Egypt depends on media, agriculture, natural gas, and tourism.See Also: south african house music
Categorized as a medium developed country, Egyptians are expected to live until they are 71.3 years old and to undergone 13.1 years of schooling. The average Egyptian is supposed to be earning US$10,061 annually.

5. Algeria

Algeria which is the largest country in Africa, is located in the north and happens to share borders with Tunisia. Algeria is another country whose economy is dominated by oil but it is working towards diversifying the economy in order to reduce youth unemployment.
Algerians are expected to live until they are 75 years old and to undergo14.4 years of schooling. The GNP per capita is US$ 13,533.


6. Tunisia
Tunisia is yet another North African country on the list of the most developed countries in Africa 2018. The economy of Tunisia depends on the manufacturing, services, tourism and mining sector with the services sector contributing the most to the GDP. The World Economic Forum ranked Tunisia as the most competitive country in Africa in 2009.
The average Tunisian is expected to live until he is 75 years old and to undergo 14.6 years of schooling. At the end of the year, a Tunisian is supposed to be US$10,249 richer.

7. Libya
Libya is located in North Africa. The main contributor to the economy of Libya is oil production. Libya is home to the largest oil reserves in Africa. Libya is one of eight African countries to be classified as having an ‘Upper Middle Income Economy by the World Bank.’
Libyans are expected to live until they are 71.8 years of age and to undergo 3.4 years of schooling. Annually, a Libyan is supposed to be earning US$14,303.

8. Botswana
Botswana, a landlocked country, is located in Southern Africa. It is said to be one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world with a population of just over 2 million people. The economy of Botswana relies on mining, cattle, and tourism. Botswana has one of the fastest growth rates in per capita in the world and with sound fiscal policies, economists predict even more growth in the future. Which is right since this country has the largest diamond mine in the world. See Also: South African music download

9. Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It’s also home to wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos.
Major industries include: agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and minerals, industrial manufacturing, energy, tourism and financial services. As of 2018 estimates, Kenya had a GDP of $85.980 billion making it the 69th largest economy in the world. Per capita GDP was estimated at $1,790.

10. Nigeria
This country is a very famous African country just like South Africa, Due to developments in sectors like in Tech, Entertainment, and being Africa's largest economy at the moment Nigeria has found a way to make the list of most developed African countries 2018.
Nigeria is classified as a mixed economyemerging market. It has reached lower middle income status according to the World Bank, with its abundant supply of natural resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, transport sectors and stock exchange (the Nigerian Stock Exchange), which is the second largest in Africa.

Nigeria was ranked 21st in the world in terms of GDP (PPP) in 2015.

SOURCE: https://tinamagazine.com/2018/08/most-developed-countries-in-africa-top-10-most-developed-african-countries.html

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by thesicilian: 5:39pm On Sep 07, 2018
The whites stayed a very long time in South Africa hence their high level of development relative to other African countries. Maybe we Nigerians should not have rushed to chase away the British in 1960. Should have let them stay till 1999.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by MrAnele(m): 5:41pm On Sep 07, 2018
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We may not be the most developed, but we have the largest economy in Africa Atleast that one na win.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by hisgrace090: 6:06pm On Sep 07, 2018
The giant of Africa taking the 10th position, well with visionary leaders we will get back to our position as one of the first three.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Arda1000(m): 7:02pm On Sep 07, 2018
Seychelles and bostwana are really changing the face of africa

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by SolutionMee: 7:33pm On Sep 07, 2018
thesicilian:
The whites stayed a very long time in South Africa hence their high level of development relative to other African countries. Maybe we Nigerians should not have rushed to chase away the British in 1960. Should have let them stay till 1999.

cheesy

I agree with you. Nigerians messed up big time. You're all suffering today because you lack patience and are damn too obsessed with power. All you cared about was to become an independent nation without minding the aftereffects that comes after it.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Almaiga: 8:59pm On Sep 07, 2018
Nigeria made the list, thanks to Buhari.

Sai Baba!!!

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by gaddafe(m): 9:31pm On Sep 07, 2018
An average Nigerian is expected to die at 43 years old. Why did the op omit that?

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by diebuhari1: 9:35pm On Sep 07, 2018
Morocco is far far far far more developed than Nigeria

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by godliman: 10:29pm On Sep 07, 2018
Almaiga:
Nigeria made the list, thanks to Buhari.

Sai Baba!!!
Another foolish talking

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Almaiga: 10:34pm On Sep 07, 2018
godliman:
Another foolish talking

To Stone this lazy Youth just dey hungry me, aswear. cool

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by gidgiddy: 10:57pm On Sep 07, 2018
thesicilian:
The whites stayed a very long time in South Africa hence their high level of development relative to other African countries. Maybe we Nigerians should not have rushed to chase away the British in 1960. Should have let them stay till 1999.

With the benefit of hindsight, most African countries were not ready for independence, especially in West Africa.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Cjrane2: 11:32pm On Sep 07, 2018

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Banmeallday: 11:37pm On Sep 07, 2018
I was like wow Nigeria is not on the list but then I saw #10 and was “Yep another feel me good thread”........

Nigger Area is #1 on corruption and lies, as in its very name

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by MobileGees: 8:55am On Sep 08, 2018
200 years from now everyone reading this post will be dead. So painful, RIP in advance to all of you. Love y'all cheesy

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by seyiojomu(m): 8:56am On Sep 08, 2018
Where is Morocco?

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by EmekaBlue(m): 8:56am On Sep 08, 2018
grin
No ghana? hahaha

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by BadiratT: 8:56am On Sep 08, 2018
O ope ooooo, naija is among
Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by hemartins(m): 8:57am On Sep 08, 2018
I would like to have my honeymoon at Seychelles. They've got lovely sea sides. Watch the sunset at the beach.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by tstx(m): 8:58am On Sep 08, 2018
Okay
Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Nobody: 8:58am On Sep 08, 2018
Nigeria developed is like saying Somalia is an advanced country.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by flyca: 8:59am On Sep 08, 2018
Nigeria should not be on the list if Ghana and Rwanda are not there yet.

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Mrchippychappy(m): 8:59am On Sep 08, 2018
No Rwanda, No Ethiopia? I am all for nationalistic sentiment BUT Nigeria should not be on that list, lets be honest please!

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by eluquenson(m): 9:00am On Sep 08, 2018
Nigeria bawo

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by MobileGees: 9:00am On Sep 08, 2018
200 years from now everyone reading this post will be dead. So painful, RIP in advance to all of you. Love y'all cheesy

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Mizk(f): 9:01am On Sep 08, 2018
You mean kenya and libya is more developed than Nigeria? This list is flawed

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by Emmyrichboy(m): 9:01am On Sep 08, 2018
thesicilian:
The whites stayed a very long time in South Africa hence their high level of development relative to other African countries. Maybe we Nigerians should not have rushed to chase away the British in 1960. Should have let them stay till 1999.
very correct my guy we shouldn't have rushed uptil now there are still whites who are natives of southafrica and whites are even more Than the locals

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by 360command: 9:01am On Sep 08, 2018
thesicilian:
The whites stayed a very long time in South Africa hence their high level of development relative to other African countries. Maybe we Nigerians should not have rushed to chase away the British in 1960. Should have let them stay till 1999.
Afro pessimist spotted..

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by DEHVEHLOP(m): 9:03am On Sep 08, 2018
No Biafra republic...



Maybe they will be rated among
'TOP TEN FANTASY CRIMINAL COUNTRIES WHO HAVE DEVELOPED FOREIGN LANDS'



SHIORRRRRR

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Re: The Top 10 Most Developed Countries In Africa 2018 by lagdmark(m): 9:03am On Sep 08, 2018
EmekaBlue:
grin
No ghana? hahaha
Ghana is small and upcoming country.

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