GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1973

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1973, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 3,727.39), followed by South Africa (US$ 1,369.16), and Guinea (US$ 1,143.3).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 66.91).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1973.

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 1973

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1973 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1973

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	589.52
Benin	153.61
Botswana	374.19
Burkina Faso	114.14
Burundi	84.26
Cameroon	271.76
Republic of Congo	353.38
Ivory Coast	405.57
Democratic Republic of the Congo	360.56
Central African Republic	121.83
Chad	162.37
Egypt	272.18
Equatorial Guinea	268.64
Eswatini	463.25
Ethiopia	134.94
Gabon	1,140.04
Gambia	131.45
Ghana	309.51
Guinea	1,143.3
Guinea-Bissau	391.92
Kenya	198.58
Lesotho	106.99
Liberia	244.36
Libya	3,727.39
Madagascar	226.82
Mali	85.44
Mauritania	409.72
Mauritius	467.48
Morocco	380.53
Zambia	517.63
Zimbabwe	578.81
Tanzania	283.8
Uganda	152.71
Tunisia	493.17
Togo	234.42
Sudan	184.52
Somalia	119.56
South Africa	1,369.16
Sierra Leone	200.64
Senegal	381.44
Rwanda	66.91
Niger	187.85
Nigeria	252.37
Sao Tome and Principe	676.48
Seychelles	648.53

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.