Have you ever wondered how beautiful it is to enjoy a good quality of life in any country where you live? Imagine being free from stress and going about your daily activities in peace.
Many countries globally have citizens who enjoy this good quality of life, with stable economies, efficient healthcare systems, excellent educational opportunities, and safe environments.
In Africa, however, several economic challenges almost make this a mirage in the desert. Issues such as inflation, debt, corruption, and inadequate infrastructure put a strain on the way citizens live in many countries and affect the quality of life.
For example, many African countries face sky-high inflation rates, which erode purchasing power and make necessities like food, housing, and healthcare increasingly expensive.
These challenges lead to high living costs, unemployment, poor healthcare, and limited educational opportunities, making everyday life a struggle for many.
Despite these challenges, some African countries still rank better than others in terms of quality of life. These countries have managed to overcome many obstacles and provide their citizens with better living conditions through effective governance, economic stability, and social services.
Numbeo, a data and research powerhouse, spotlighted African countries boasting the best quality of life. The platform employed an aggregate score, considering factors such as purchasing power index, safety index, healthcare index, cost of living index, property price to income ratio, traffic commute time, pollution index, and climate index.
According to the mid-2024 index, South Africa has the highest quality of life with a score of 147.1. Morocco ranks second with a score of 111.9, and Kenya comes in third with a score of 106.4.
Below are African countries with the best quality of life mid 2024:
| Rank | Country | Quality of Life Index |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
South Africa |
147.1 |
|
2 |
Morocco |
111.9 |
|
3 |
Kenya |
106.4 |
|
4 |
Egypt |
86.0 |
|
5 |
Nigeria |
42.7 |
