No Result
View All Result
WeAfrique
  • Celebrity
  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • food
    • Travel
    Languages in Africa

    45 Most Popular Languages in Africa

    Mauritius

    Mauritius: 10 Best Places To Visit In The Only Developed African Country

    Nzuzo Njilo

    Who Is Nzuzo Njilo? 10 Unknown Facts About Him

    Places in Malawi

    10 Places To Visit In Malawi

    African Tribal Marks

    10 Truth About African Tribal Marks

    Charmaine Lewis and her mother, Jennifer Lewisr

    Meet Charmaine Lewis, Jenifer Lewis’ Daughter

    Stayce Holte

    Stayce Holte: Is She Patti Labelle’s Daughter, 7 Fascinating Facts About Her

    Shawn Howell Wayans

    Shawn Howell Wayans Is Marlon Wayans Son: Everything To Know About Him

    Nollywood Actors

    20 Nollywood Actors And Their Marital Status

    Stevie Vann

    Who Is Stevie Vann: Details About The Singer No One Told You About

    Trending Tags

  • Entertainment
  • History
  • Culture
  • Places
  • About Us
    • Meet The Weafrique Team
  • Celebrity
  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • food
    • Travel
    Languages in Africa

    45 Most Popular Languages in Africa

    Mauritius

    Mauritius: 10 Best Places To Visit In The Only Developed African Country

    Nzuzo Njilo

    Who Is Nzuzo Njilo? 10 Unknown Facts About Him

    Places in Malawi

    10 Places To Visit In Malawi

    African Tribal Marks

    10 Truth About African Tribal Marks

    Charmaine Lewis and her mother, Jennifer Lewisr

    Meet Charmaine Lewis, Jenifer Lewis’ Daughter

    Stayce Holte

    Stayce Holte: Is She Patti Labelle’s Daughter, 7 Fascinating Facts About Her

    Shawn Howell Wayans

    Shawn Howell Wayans Is Marlon Wayans Son: Everything To Know About Him

    Nollywood Actors

    20 Nollywood Actors And Their Marital Status

    Stevie Vann

    Who Is Stevie Vann: Details About The Singer No One Told You About

    Trending Tags

  • Entertainment
  • History
  • Culture
  • Places
  • About Us
    • Meet The Weafrique Team
No Result
View All Result
WeAfrique
No Result
View All Result
Home World

Countries In North Africa, Rank In Development

by Baib Ngwan
October 3, 2022
in World
Countries In North Africa

Countries In North Africa

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

There are currently 7 countries in North Africa with Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt ranking as the most developed. Previously, the countries in the part of Africa were 8 until the number reduced when South Sudan became a part of East Africa in 2011.  

At present, Sudan is the least developed country in the region with a GDP of $203.040 (PPP estimation) and $30.808 billion (nominal). In general, there are different criteria used to judge the most developed countries. The tool given by United Nations is Human Development Index (HDI). This means that the development of a nation does not only rely on its economic growth but also on human development such as long and healthy life, standard of living, and literacy level.

All 7 countries in North Africa with Algeria and Their Development Ranking

1. Algeria

Algeria's Profile

  • Capital – Algiers
  • HDI – 0.796 (high)
  • GDP – $581.189 billion (2022)
  • Currency: dinar (DZD)
  • Population – 44.7 million
  • Independence – 5 July 1962
  • Major Attractions: Tassili N’Ajjer National Park, Martyr’s Memorial
  • Best Known for: Having the highest Human Development Index of all non-island African countries, having one of the largest economies in Africa, being an oil-producing country, the Largest country in Africa

In terms of development in Northern Africa, Algeria leads. It is also ranked 91 in the world and 3rd in Africa. Currently, it has a rising development level in the aspect of the Human Development Index (HDI).

The country is recorded as one of the most educated countries with not less than an 80% of literacy rate while its unemployment rate is about 31.9% in 2021, per The World Bank Data.

Using the UN criteria in judging developed countries, the life expectancy of Algeria is 77, based on the 2020 World bank review. Also, the economy of the country rises over the years. As of 2021, the economy rose by about 3.9% and its major source of wealth is oil and gas.

2. Tunisia

Tunisia's Profile

  • Capital – Tunis
  • HDI – 0.740
  • GDP – $149.184 billion (PPP), $45.642 billion (nominal)
  • Currency – Tunisian dinar
  • Population – 21.1 million
  • Independence – 20 March 1956
  • Major Attractions: Amphitheater of El Jem, Dougga, Bardo National Museum, The ancient city of Carthage
  • Best Known for – harboring one of the 7 cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites, rich historical sites

Tunisia has one of the richest collections of museums in Africa and in the aspect of development, it is the 95th in the world, 4th in Africa, and 2nd in Northern Africa.

Its HDI value is 0.740 in 2022 and has increased from the previous year with 0.002.

Looking at the development rate of the country, the employment rate may be ahead of some African countries, yet, like many other countries, there is about a 16.82% rate of unemployment. Nonetheless,

In the aspect of life expectancy, it is 77.17 and has increased from its previous 76.98 space in 2021 and 76.79 in 2020.

Its economy has been described as the 128th freest in the 2022 index with a freedom score is 54.2. The country is known for the heavy export of Insulated Wire, and Pure Olive Oil among products.

3. Libya

Libya's Profile

  • Capital – Tripoli
  • HDI – 0.724
  • GDP – $128.281 billion (PPP), $50.326 billion (nominal)
  • Currency – Libya Dinar
  • Population – 7 million
  • Independence – 24 December 1951
  • Best Known for – Has Africa’s largest proven oil reserves, the country was a part of the Ancient Greek empire

Per Human Development Index, Libya is the 6th most developed country in Africa and 105 in the world. It is known for being one of the top 5 most educated countries in Africa with a more than 90% literacy rate.

Although the country’s economy has suffered over the years, it has been recorded as the richest African country in oil in 2021 with 48.4 billion barrels, followed by Nigeria with 36.9 billion.

4. Egypt

Egypt's Profile

  • Capital – Cairo
  • HDI – 0.707
  • GDP – $1.493 trillion (PPP) $438.348 billion (nominal)
  • Currency: Egyptian Pound
  • Population – 107.7 million
  • Independence – 18 June 1953
  • Major Attractions: Great Sphinx of Giza, Abu Simbel Temples, Luxors Temples & Tombs, and Siwa Oasis
  • Best Known for: Receives an average of 11 million people foreigners yearly, it has high Human Development and ranks 116 in the world

Egypt is one of the most developed countries in Africa and its civilization dates as far back as the 4th millennium BCE.

As regards the development of the country per HD1, it is the 4th in North Africa, 8th in Africa, and 116 in the world.

In terms of the human development level, it has about 71.2% of literacy (2017 statistics) with an annual average growth rate of about 4%. While it may have a relatively good economy with the highest GDP in North Africa, its health sector has been reported by Wikipedia to be underfunding with only 4.75% of the country’s GDP.

5. Morocco

Morocco's Profile

  • Capital – Rabat
  • HDI – 0.686
  • GDP – $331.542 billion (2022 estimation of PPP), $130.62 billion (nominal)
  • Currency – Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
  • Population – 36.7 million
  • Independence – 7 April 1956
  • Major Attractions: Marrakesh Medina, Draa Valey, City of Fez
  • Best Known for: Most visited country in Africa (as of 2016) with about 12.3 million visits yearly, Has the world’s first University

Morocco is known for its human development since the AC when it founded the first and still operating University, Al-Quaraouiyine (Al-Qarawiyin). 

The literacy level is 73.75% which was recorded in 2018 and may have increased over the years.

Furthermore, its HDI value is 0.612 in females and 0.734 in males while its life expectancy is 77.9 in females and 75.4 in males.

In terms of infrastructural development, the country boasts of being one of the most beautiful countries in Africa and is known for harboring some major landmark architectural settings in North Africa.

In terms of economy, the country ranks as the 5th largest economy in Africa. It is known for generating income from car exports, mixed mineral or chemical fertilizers, insulated wire, and phosphoric acid.

See Also: Safest Countries In Africa

6. Mauritania

Mauritania's Profile

  • Capital – Nouakchott
  • HDI – 0.546
  • GDP – 18.117 billion (PPP), $5.200 billion (nominal)
  • Currency: Ouguiya (MRU)
  • Population – 4.4 million
  • Independence – 28 November 1960
  • Major Attractions: Richat Structure, Arguin, Terjit Oasis
  • Best Known for – the 11th largest country in Africa, more than half of the country is situated in the Sahara

The Arab country prides itself as one of the most developed countries in North Africa. Per HDI, it is the 6th in North Africa, 24th in Africa, and 157 in the world.

This criterion is judged based on its 53.50% rate of literacy while the country spends an approximate 3.3% of its gross domestic product on health. There is also a 63.7 health expectancy in the country.

More to this, its death rate expectancy has appreciated significantly from 73.4 years in 2019 as compared to 2000 when the expectancy was 66.8 years.

Looking at the economic development of the country, it has recorded growth over the years. By 2022, it is estimated at 4% and may reach 4.2%.

7. Sudan

Sudan's Profile

  • Capital – Khartoum
  • HDI – 0.510
  • GDP – $203.040 (PPP estimation), $30.808 billion (nominal)
  • Currency – Sudanese Pound (SDG)
  • Population – 47.9 million
  • Independence – 19 December 1955
  • Major Attractions – Nubian Pyramids, Jebel Barkal, Red Sea Reef
  • Best Known for – One of the 7 wonders of the world

Sudan is the 8th most developed country in Africa in terms of HD1. It is the 36th in Africa, and 170.

The country has experienced a decrease in GDP growth rate over the years. United Nations has labeled it the least developed. Nonetheless, its literacy level grows significantly and is at present about 60.70% with an annual change of 7.18%.

Algeria remains at the top of the list of the most developed countries in North Africa in terms of HDI while Egypt ranks top in the aspect of GDP, Egypt leads. Since the HDI rises and falls, and so is GDP, both countries may increase or decrease in both aspects. If this happens, it is either to gain better grounds and be ranked higher or may go below expectations.

From what we know, Egypt’s HDI from 2019 to 2022 has increased by 0.006 while Algeria increased by only 0.002. If both countries continue at the same pace, then Algeria may drop in its position and Egypt may rise to compete better with Libya which has seen a rise of 0.003.

Whatever the case, Algeria’s highest HDI keeps it at number 3 in Africa, behind Mauritius with 0.804 HDI and the only African country to be marked with a very high human development and also behind Seychelles with 0.796

Baib Ngwan

Baib Ngwan

I’m the weird girl who uses her eyes and hands to pass messages. Well, maybe that is why it is easy to fix words and create content. This makes me the writer that I am and the editor that sees the mistakes and recreates for perfection.

Related Posts

African Party

10 Interesting Facts About The Democratic Republic Of Congo

Poorest Countries in Africa

Poorest Countries in Africa 2022: Top 10

Floating Slum

Interesting Facts About Makoko, Africa’s Biggest Floating Slum

African Countries

African Countries And Their Capitals, Independence, And Currency

Smallest Country In Africa: Seychelles And 10 Others

Smallest Country In Africa: Seychelles And 10 Others

The Largest City In Africa: Lagos And 9 Others

The Largest City In Africa: Lagos And 9 Others

Next Post
Hadza Tribe

Hadza Tribe: Truth About Their Culture, Traditions, & Language

Discussion about this post

Popular News

  • Keke Wyatt

    Keke Wyatt Kids: Meet The 11 Children And Their Fathers

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Lil Wayne’s Kids- Meet The Rapper’s 4 Children With 4 Baby Mamas

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Sarah Jakes Roberts Children: Meet Her 6 Kids And Husband

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • African Sex Ritual – 9 Shocking Sexual Practices In Different African Tribes

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Naked Tribe – You Will Not Believe That These 5 Tribes Are Still Walking Naked

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Who Is Gertie Davis? Life, Death, And Facts About Harriet Tubman’s Daughter

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Bishop Noel Jones – A Look into His Bio, Marriage, Divorce, 7 Untold Facts

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Recommended

Dr. Dre children

Dr. Dre Children- The Rapper Is A Father Of 9 Kids By 5 Different Women

Deserts In Africa

The 13 Deserts In Africa: Their Location And Size

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

© 2023 WeAfrique - Famous people of African descent, celebrities, news, and everything Interesting

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Movie
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Food

© 2023 WeAfrique - Famous people of African descent, celebrities, news, and everything Interesting