GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1961

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1961, South Africa had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 545.66), followed by Gabon (US$ 323.46), and Senegal (US$ 308.17).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 39.27).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1961.

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 1961

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1961 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1961

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	209.37
Benin	92.09
Botswana	62.32
Burkina Faso	72.24
Burundi	71.6
Cameroon	124.59
Republic of Congo	139.87
Ivory Coast	162.26
Democratic Republic of the Congo	197.08
Central African Republic	70.99
Chad	107.32
Egypt	162.84
Eswatini	121.8
Ethiopia	76.73
Gabon	323.46
Ghana	181.87
Kenya	99.27
Lesotho	47.05
Liberia	157.51
Libya	285.34
Madagascar	133.27
Mauritania	188.16
Mauritius	281.68
Morocco	169.32
Zambia	209.69
Zimbabwe	279.16
Tanzania	285.16
Uganda	56.18
Tunisia	200.67
Togo	104.83
Sudan	105.31
Somalia	64.92
South Africa	545.66
Sierra Leone	142.28
Senegal	308.17
Rwanda	39.27
Niger	134.64
Nigeria	97.14
Seychelles	270.28

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.