Tunisia Ranks Fourth in Africa for Human Development
According to the latest data from World Population Review for 2025, Tunisia ranks fourth among African countries in terms of human development, behind Seychelles, Mauritius, and Algeria. With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.746 and a national income per capita of $3,900, Tunisia is considered a country with high human development, demonstrating significant progress in education, health, and infrastructure despite persistent economic challenges.
Methodology
The ranking is based on the Human Development Index (HDI), a global indicator developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that takes into account per capita income, life expectancy, literacy rate, political stability, and access to basic services such as electricity and healthcare.
Arab Countries Dominate the Ranking
Seychelles tops the list with an HDI of 0.848 and a per capita income of $12,850, followed by Mauritius (HDI 0.806; income $17,460) and Algeria (HDI 0.763; income $5,320). Tunisia closely follows, ahead of Egypt, which ranks fifth with an HDI of 0.754 and a per capita income of $3,510. These Arab countries demonstrate that targeted policies in education, health, and infrastructure can generate concrete results in terms of quality of life and citizen well-being.
Other Top 10 Countries
South Africa ranks sixth (HDI 0.741; income $6,100), followed by Gabon (HDI 0.733; income $7,550), Botswana (HDI 0.731; income $7,750), Libya (HDI 0.721; income $6,310), and Morocco (HDI 0.710; income $3,760). These nations reflect African progress in urbanization, natural resource exploitation, and economic diversification.
Tunisia's Commitment to Development
In this regard, Tunisia stands out for its commitment to improving education and healthcare, while modernizing its infrastructure. These efforts have contributed to strengthening the standard of living and supporting sustainable development, despite the structural and economic challenges that the country continues to face. The ranking highlights Tunisia's ability to translate its public policies into tangible results for the population.
African Diversity and Challenges
From the small island of Seychelles to large nations like Egypt and South Africa, the African continent presents a diversity of development levels, with continuous improvement in living conditions and social indicators, while still facing significant economic and social challenges.
