GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1975

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1975, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 5,720.63), followed by Gabon (US$ 3,258.23), and South Africa (US$ 1,670.12).

On the other hand, Burundi had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 110.89).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1975.

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 Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1975 (US$)
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1975
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 992.3
Benin 196.46
Botswana 493.03
Burkina Faso 152.9
Burundi 110.89
Cameroon 386.24
Republic of Congo 471.47
Ivory Coast 574.63
Democratic Republic of the Congo 444.69
Central African Republic 163.65
Chad 207.48
Egypt 299.22
Equatorial Guinea 362.26
Eswatini 567.89
Ethiopia 144.28
Gabon 3,258.23
Gambia 189.81
Ghana 272.98
Guinea 1,311.33
Guinea-Bissau 435.22
Kenya 241.22
Lesotho 123.23
Liberia 345.65
Libya 5,720.63
Madagascar 294.99
Mali 121.5
Mauritania 550.66
Mauritius 754.83
Morocco 521.84
Zambia 489.51
Zimbabwe 717.13
Tanzania 364.97
Uganda 201.24
Tunisia 741.36
Togo 338.61
Sudan 269.65
Somalia 177.81
South Africa 1,670.12
Sierra Leone 228.38
Senegal 547.38
Rwanda 124.11
Niger 197.23
Nigeria 438.08
Sao Tome and Principe 693.15
Seychelles 806.23

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.