GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1978

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1978, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 7,251.84), followed by Gabon (US$ 3,359.57), and South Africa (US$ 1,851.75).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 117.26).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1978.

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 1978

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1978 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1978

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	1,505.94
Benin	249.8
Botswana	695.22
Burkina Faso	223.88
Burundi	148.82
Cameroon	581.99
Republic of Congo	502.7
Ivory Coast	1,039.12
Democratic Republic of the Congo	615.08
Central African Republic	254.62
Chad	252.51
Egypt	354.67
Eswatini	609.96
Ethiopia	178.3
Gabon	3,359.57
Gambia	257.58
Ghana	325.6
Guinea	1,657.96
Guinea-Bissau	402.78
Kenya	355.14
Lesotho	200.85
Liberia	394.47
Libya	7,251.84
Madagascar	314.98
Mali	169.12
Mauritania	577.74
Mauritius	1,102.35
Morocco	712.88
Zambia	514.34
Zimbabwe	665.36
Tanzania	529.6
Uganda	190.69
Tunisia	945.97
Togo	420.51
Sudan	410.07
Somalia	117.26
South Africa	1,851.75
Sierra Leone	305.43
Senegal	589.13
Rwanda	179.88
Niger	306.83
Nigeria	526.9
Sao Tome and Principe	586.87
Seychelles	1,376.55

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.