15 Most Advanced Countries in Africa in 2024

3. Senegal

Global Innovation Index 2023: 93

R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP in 2015: 0.58% 

Senegal is located in West Africa. The country is renowned for its stable democratic system which has supported peaceful transitions of power over time. The country has a diversified economy based on various sectors including the tourism, fishing, and services sectors. It has been noted to prioritize education and human capital development. It is also a part of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) which supports regional states.