10 Richest Countries in Africa

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3. Algeria

Total GDP per capita of the country: $3,765

Total GDP of the country (in billions): $168

The recovering oil and gas sector is an important contributor to the country of Algeria, earning it a spot in the list of the richest African countries in the world. The country is home to nearly 50 million people and has the capacity to significantly boost its economy in the future, again thanks to its vast oil and gas deposits.

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