5 African Countries with the Best Quality of Life

In this article, we will look into the 5 African countries with the best quality of life. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 12 African Countries with the Best Quality of Life.

5. Namibia

Human Development Index (2021): 0.615

Government Effectiveness (2022): 55.19

Economic Freedom Index (2023): 57.70

Insider Monkey Rating: 56.44 out of 100

Namibia is ranked among the 5 African countries with the Best Quality of life, reporting an HDI of 0.615 as of 2021. According to the World Bank, Namibia reported a Government Effectiveness rating of 55.19%. The Economic Freedom Index rating of the county is 57.70 as of 2023.

4. Rwanda

Human Development Index (2021): 0.534

Government Effectiveness (2022): 61.32

Economic Freedom Index (2023): 52.20

Insider Monkey Rating: 56.76 out of 100

Ranked 4th on our list, Rwanda reported an HDI of 0.534 as of 2021. According to the World Bank, Rwanda reported a Government Effectiveness of 61.32%. The Economic Freedom Index rating of the county is 52.20 as of 2023.

3. Seychelles

Human Development Index (2021): 0.785

Government Effectiveness (2022): 73.11

Economic Freedom Index (2023): 59.50

Insider Monkey Rating: 66.30 out of 100

Seychelles is an island country in East Africa. As of 2021, Seychelles reported an HDI of 0.785. According to the World Bank, Seychelles reported a Government Effectiveness rating of 73.11%. The Economic Freedom Index rating of the county is 59.50 as of 2023.

2. Botswana

Human Development Index (2021): 0.693

Government Effectiveness (2022): 67.92

Economic Freedom Index (2023): 64.90

Insider Monkey Rating: 66.41 out of 100

Botswana is ranked 2nd on our list, reporting an HDI of 0.693 as of 2021. According to the World Bank, Botswana reported a Government Effectiveness rating of 67.92%. The Economic Freedom Index rating of the county is 64.90 as of 2023.

1. Mauritius

Human Development Index (2021): 0.802

Government Effectiveness (2022): 75.94

Economic Freedom Index (2023): 70.60

Insider Monkey Rating: 73.27 out of 100

Mauritius tops our list of the African countries with the best quality of life. As of 2021, Mauritius reported an HDI of 0.802 as of 2021. According to the World Bank, Mauritius reported a Government Effectiveness rating of 75.94%. The Economic Freedom Index rating of the county is 70.60 as of 2023.

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