GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1962

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1962, South Africa had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 563.42), followed by Libya (US$ 382.09), and Gabon (US$ 348.42).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 39.23).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1962.

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 1962

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1962 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1962

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	169.6
Benin	90.77
Botswana	65.99
Burkina Faso	77.15
Burundi	73.42
Cameroon	130.04
Republic of Congo	149.59
Ivory Coast	163.08
Democratic Republic of the Congo	235.13
Central African Republic	70.4
Chad	112.62
Egypt	142.41
Equatorial Guinea	132.91
Eswatini	127.1
Ethiopia	77.79
Gabon	348.42
Ghana	188.42
Kenya	104.6
Lesotho	53.54
Liberia	160.28
Libya	382.09
Madagascar	137.31
Mauritania	189
Mauritius	282.34
Morocco	193.65
Zambia	202.28
Zimbabwe	275.69
Tanzania	304
Uganda	55.51
Tunisia	201.42
Togo	107.76
Sudan	111.21
Somalia	67.17
South Africa	563.42
Sierra Leone	146.32
Senegal	307.09
Rwanda	39.23
Niger	143.15
Nigeria	104.53
Seychelles	287.05

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.