Ethiopia, IMF, Africa's Richest Countries
Africa’s top 10 richest countries INSPIRATIONAL STORIES | FEBRUARY 6, 2015 BY HOMECOMING REVOLUTION | Africa is home to some of the richest countries in the world, in part due to its oil-rich soil and human capital. According to statistics provided by the International Monetary Fund , these are currently the top 10 richest countries in Africa. Nigeria: GDP – $594.257 billion The most populous country in Africa is a major contender on this list, its manufacturing sector being the third largest in Africa while it contributes a considerable share of the world’s oil. Taking into account this country’s population of 170 million, Nigeria is on track to becoming one of the 20 largest economies in the world by 2020. South Africa: GDP – $341.216 billion South Africa is one of the world’s youngest and most progressive democracies, a multi-faceted country with its diverse cultures and languages. It is a country undergoing continual and unprecedented changes and has a ra