GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1972, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 2,829.8), followed by South Africa (US$ 1,038.39), and Guinea (US$ 948.5).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 58.4).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1972.

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 1972

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	469.03
Benin	127.93
Botswana	264.23
Burkina Faso	99.63
Burundi	68.23
Cameroon	220.11
Republic of Congo	276.27
Ivory Coast	312.94
Democratic Republic of the Congo	290.51
Central African Republic	105.47
Chad	150.37
Egypt	256.48
Equatorial Guinea	211.43
Eswatini	315.03
Ethiopia	119.84
Gabon	693.3
Gambia	106.53
Ghana	223.8
Guinea	948.5
Guinea-Bissau	388.64
Kenya	172.64
Lesotho	73.96
Liberia	238.61
Libya	2,829.8
Madagascar	189.64
Mali	75.05
Mauritania	335.23
Mauritius	374
Morocco	317.07
Zambia	409.78
Zimbabwe	483.38
Tanzania	246.55
Uganda	136.97
Tunisia	414.63
Togo	198.76
Sudan	154.51
Somalia	113.69
South Africa	1,038.39
Sierra Leone	165.36
Senegal	341.84
Rwanda	58.4
Niger	151.44
Nigeria	209.46
Sao Tome and Principe	511.23
Seychelles	546.95

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.