GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1977
Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1977, Libya had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 8823.77), followed by Gabon (US$ 4042.63), and South Africa (US$ 1666.5).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 112.05), followed by Burundi (US$ 139.41), and Lesotho (US$ 149.34).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1977.

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 1977.

Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1977 (US$)
See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1977
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 1,223.99
Benin 211.49
Botswana 559.66
Burkina Faso 176.3
Burundi 139.41
Cameroon 435.39
Republic of Congo 448.5
Ivory Coast 844.82
Central African Republic 216.61
Chad 220.68
Egypt 354.9
Equatorial Guinea 383.19
Eswatini 560.66
Ethiopia 167.74
Gabon 4,042.63
Gambia 211.82
Ghana 294.62
Guinea 1,461.7
Guinea-Bissau 400.32
Kenya 308.31
Lesotho 149.34
Liberia 380.64
Libya 8,823.77
Madagascar 287.85
Mali 151.38
Mauritania 578.45
Mauritius 905.95
Morocco 604.34
Zambia 480.47
Zimbabwe 676.33
Tanzania 455.39
Uganda 237.4
Tunisia 838.59
Togo 417.35
Sudan 404.1
Somalia 112.05
South Africa 1,666.5
Sierra Leone 218.17
Senegal 553.48
Rwanda 156.1
Niger 228.79
Nigeria 541.16
Sao Tome and Principe 544.94
Seychelles 1,044.35

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

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