10 Richest Countries in Africa

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9. Cote d’Ivoire

Total GDP per capita of the country: $2,579

Total GDP of the country (in billions): $69.8

Ivory Coast has been home to a major civil war and unrest for several decades. The country saw a contraction in its economy which, combined with high population growth, led to a decline in the standard of living. The GDP of Ivory Coast is heavily dependent on the agricultural sector where more than 70% of the country’s population is engaged.

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