5 African Countries with the Potential to Develop Soon and Become a First World Nation

In this article, we will look at the 5 African countries with the potential to develop soon and become a first world nation. You can read our detailed discussion and a more comprehensive list by visiting 15 African Countries with the Potential to Develop Soon and Become a First World Nation.

5. South Africa

HDI Value: 0.717

Annual GDP per Capita Growth as of 2023: -0.30%

Insider Monkey Score: 0.3570

GDP per Capita (2024): $16,420

As its name implies, South Africa is located on the southern-most tip of the African continent. The country has a population of 59.89 million people as of 2022, according to estimates by the World Bank. It has an Human Development Index Value of 0.717, ranking it fifth on our list.