10 Most Advanced Countries in Africa

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2. Mauritius

HDI: 0.771

Another island country, located in the Indian Ocean. This multiethnic and multicultural country is highly ranked for economic freedom and democracy. Tourism is a base of country’s economy. The gross domestic product (PPP) was $22.025 billion (report from 2014) and the gross domestic product (PPP) per capita was over $16,820. Mauritius has the 8th most free economy in the world and is highly ranked in investment freedom according to the Index of Economic Freedom (report from 2013).

Richest Countries in Africa by 2015 GDP

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