GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1970

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1970, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 2,209.58), followed by South Africa (US$ 952.35), and Guinea (US$ 752.82).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 55.24).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1970.

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 1970

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1970 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1970

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	352.85
Benin	108.85
Botswana	163.03
Burkina Faso	81.71
Burundi	68.75
Cameroon	178.49
Republic of Congo	196.73
Ivory Coast	268.96
Democratic Republic of the Congo	242.22
Central African Republic	90.16
Chad	125.88
Egypt	232.27
Equatorial Guinea	206.77
Eswatini	254.16
Ethiopia	109.43
Gabon	543.43
Gambia	99.78
Ghana	248.16
Guinea	752.82
Guinea-Bissau	350.22
Kenya	141.04
Lesotho	67.44
Liberia	220.29
Libya	2,209.58
Madagascar	166.65
Mali	57.32
Mauritania	281.33
Mauritius	271.34
Morocco	260.27
Zambia	413.91
Zimbabwe	361.43
Tanzania	217.24
Uganda	122.03
Tunisia	280.48
Togo	159.78
Sudan	139.04
Somalia	93.08
South Africa	952.35
Sierra Leone	160.16
Senegal	290.49
Rwanda	55.24
Niger	139.76
Nigeria	224.46
Sao Tome and Principe	479.37
Seychelles	343.88

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.