Richest Countries in Africa by GDP Per Capita (2025)

The economic narrative of Africa is one of paradox: breathtaking growth rates coexisting with a persistent structural gap in per capita wealth. This analysis of projected 2025 GDP per capita (purchasing power parity, USD) reveals a continent experiencing dynamic shifts, defined by rapid catch-up growth and a few elite economies that already stand among the world's richest.

The Top 5 African Countries ranking by GDP Per Capita (Purchasing power parity) in 2025 according to IMF projections.

• Seychelles – $42,110
• Mauritius – $33,023
• Gabon – $24,739
• Egypt – $21,759
• Equatorial Guinea – $20,494

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