GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1976
Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1976, Libya had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 7911.7), followed by Gabon (US$ 4434.34), and South Africa (US$ 1554).

On the other hand, Burundi had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 117.05), followed by Lesotho (US$ 117.52), and Rwanda (US$ 137.2).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1976.

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 1976.

Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1976 (US$)
See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1976
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 1,074.41
Benin 201.83
Botswana 485.4
Burkina Faso 155.76
Burundi 117.05
Cameroon 381.43
Republic of Congo 453.07
Ivory Coast 652.7
Central African Republic 194.6
Chad 208.03
Egypt 335.85
Equatorial Guinea 375.56
Eswatini 518.69
Ethiopia 149.53
Gabon 4,434.34
Gambia 177.55
Ghana 263.13
Guinea 1,451.63
Guinea-Bissau 416.76
Kenya 246.38
Lesotho 117.52
Liberia 347.21
Libya 7,911.7
Madagascar 274.27
Mali 137.97
Mauritania 577.7
Mauritius 787.1
Morocco 537.81
Zambia 539.96
Zimbabwe 686.72
Tanzania 395.12
Uganda 203.18
Tunisia 760.24
Togo 340.39
Sudan 336.6
Somalia 201.06
South Africa 1,554
Sierra Leone 191.08
Senegal 553.88
Rwanda 137.2
Niger 193.95
Nigeria 561.55
Sao Tome and Principe 590.84
Seychelles 814.48

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

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