GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1960

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1960, South Africa had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 532.15), followed by Senegal (US$ 300.43), and Seychelles (US$ 288.06).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 39.37).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1960.

You can also see links below for the trend of GDP Per Capita for African countries.

The World Bank defines GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Per Capita as "the gross domestic product divided by midyear population" .

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GDP of Africa By Country in 1960

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1960 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1960

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	238.39
Benin	89.86
Botswana	58.92
Burkina Faso	69.15
Burundi	70.91
Cameroon	119.05
Republic of Congo	124.66
Ivory Coast	148.68
Democratic Republic of the Congo	220.08
Central African Republic	65.88
Chad	102.82
Egypt	156.39
Eswatini	101.57
Ethiopia	75.34
Gabon	276.14
Ghana	174.86
Kenya	102.82
Lesotho	46.95
Liberia	167.17
Libya	269.04
Madagascar	131.69
Mauritius	238.25
Morocco	174.78
Zambia	221.56
Zimbabwe	276.56
Tanzania	275.3
Uganda	55.38
Togo	102.24
Sudan	99.71
Somalia	62.74
South Africa	532.15
Sierra Leone	141.96
Senegal	300.43
Rwanda	39.37
Niger	128.25
Nigeria	93.14
Seychelles	288.06

Trend of GDP Per Capita of African Countries

Use the links below to see the trend of GDP Per Capita for the following African countries.