GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972
Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1972, Libya had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 3129.67), followed by South Africa (US$ 1034.49), and Guinea (US$ 961.31).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 59.6), followed by Burundi (US$ 68.96), and Lesotho (US$ 73.74).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1972.

You can also see links at the bottom of this page to see the historical GDP Per Capita information for each African country.

The World Bank defines GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Per Capita as "the gross domestic product divided by midyear population" .

See also: GDP of Africa in 1972.

Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972 (US$)
See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 468.62
Benin 130
Botswana 262.46
Burkina Faso 99.67
Burundi 68.96
Cameroon 220.03
Republic of Congo 276.49
Ivory Coast 309.27
Central African Republic 106.95
Chad 153.08
Egypt 255.97
Equatorial Guinea 214.27
Eswatini 313.87
Ethiopia 117.77
Gabon 691.81
Gambia 105.54
Ghana 225.98
Guinea 961.31
Guinea-Bissau 382.56
Kenya 171.01
Lesotho 73.74
Liberia 238.87
Libya 3,129.67
Madagascar 190.27
Mali 76.67
Mauritania 328.75
Mauritius 374
Morocco 314
Zambia 414.11
Zimbabwe 483.97
Tanzania 244.58
Uganda 136.97
Tunisia 420.58
Togo 203.39
Sudan 160.06
Somalia 114.31
South Africa 1,034.49
Sierra Leone 161.18
Senegal 349.82
Rwanda 59.6
Niger 150.78
Nigeria 211
Sao Tome and Principe 512.54
Seychelles 546.95

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

Use the links below to see the historical GDP Per Capita for each African country.