GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1974

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1974, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 6,213.5), followed by Gabon (US$ 2,384.19), and South Africa (US$ 1,656.29).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 68.94).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1974.

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 1974

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1974 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1974

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	872.89
Benin	164.95
Botswana	446.49
Burkina Faso	124.67
Burundi	93.22
Cameroon	299.91
Republic of Congo	369.95
Ivory Coast	474.22
Democratic Republic of the Congo	428.08
Central African Republic	124
Chad	160
Egypt	243.06
Equatorial Guinea	319.24
Eswatini	536.16
Ethiopia	147.86
Gabon	2,384.19
Gambia	162.62
Ghana	289.43
Guinea	1,242.53
Guinea-Bissau	418.64
Kenya	227.23
Lesotho	128.67
Liberia	299.41
Libya	6,213.5
Madagascar	255.34
Mali	80.22
Mauritania	494.29
Mauritius	762.94
Morocco	456.59
Zambia	601.1
Zimbabwe	674.34
Tanzania	328.78
Uganda	183.72
Tunisia	623.76
Togo	315.1
Sudan	228.79
Somalia	137.89
South Africa	1,656.29
Sierra Leone	222.09
Senegal	417.41
Rwanda	68.94
Niger	198.29
Nigeria	402.84
Sao Tome and Principe	682.84
Seychelles	744.51

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.