15 Most Advanced Countries in Africa in 2024

4. Botswana

Global Innovation Index 2023: 85

R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP in 2013: 0.56% 

Botswana has the longest continuous multi-party democratic system in the continent. It is one of the most advanced countries in Africa in 2024. The stable political system has supported public discourse and strong economic institutions. Revenue from diamond export greatly contributed to the growth of the country. In 2022, the GDP growth rate of the country was 5.8%.