GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1977

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1977, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 7,783.46), followed by Gabon (US$ 4,048.15), and South Africa (US$ 1,671.47).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 111.18).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1977.

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 1977 (US$)
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1977
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 1,232.49
Benin 207.01
Botswana 564.83
Burkina Faso 175.96
Burundi 137.45
Cameroon 435.41
Republic of Congo 448.14
Ivory Coast 855.66
Democratic Republic of the Congo 509.49
Central African Republic 213.79
Chad 215.94
Egypt 353.4
Equatorial Guinea 375.71
Eswatini 562.71
Ethiopia 170.4
Gabon 4,048.15
Gambia 213.84
Ghana 292.29
Guinea 1,440.16
Guinea-Bissau 402.91
Kenya 311.49
Lesotho 149.86
Liberia 381.09
Libya 7,783.46
Madagascar 286.9
Mali 148.05
Mauritania 590.23
Mauritius 905.95
Morocco 610.75
Zambia 474.36
Zimbabwe 677.05
Tanzania 458.06
Uganda 237.59
Tunisia 829.98
Togo 406.34
Sudan 392.4
Somalia 111.18
South Africa 1,671.47
Sierra Leone 224.21
Senegal 540.13
Rwanda 152.74
Niger 229.81
Nigeria 535.97
Sao Tome and Principe 538.96
Seychelles 1,044.35

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.