GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1971

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1971, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 2,442.58), followed by South Africa (US$ 1,020.44), and Guinea (US$ 825.29).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 54.38).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1971.

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 1971

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1971 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1971

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	360.11
Benin	106.89
Botswana	212.24
Burkina Faso	84.52
Burundi	69.9
Cameroon	186.73
Republic of Congo	223.54
Ivory Coast	280.33
Democratic Republic of the Congo	270.34
Central African Republic	94.07
Chad	131.82
Egypt	242.97
Equatorial Guinea	205.57
Eswatini	301.12
Ethiopia	112.74
Gabon	627.42
Gambia	103.32
Ghana	263.41
Guinea	825.29
Guinea-Bissau	348.28
Kenya	150.85
Lesotho	72.41
Liberia	227.08
Libya	2,442.58
Madagascar	174.63
Mali	61.97
Mauritania	295.99
Mauritius	299.61
Morocco	279.17
Zambia	372.14
Zimbabwe	405.57
Tanzania	224.45
Uganda	133.47
Tunisia	320.27
Togo	174.57
Sudan	146.93
Somalia	90.43
South Africa	1,020.44
Sierra Leone	151.83
Senegal	291.09
Rwanda	54.38
Niger	145.21
Nigeria	160.48
Sao Tome and Principe	470.05
Seychelles	401.61

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.