According to recent data from the World Bank, in 1978, the 3 African countries with the top 3 highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Per Capita were:

1. Gabon: US$ 3,355.37
2. South Africa: US$ 1,846.85
3. Algeria: US$ 1,495.21

On the other hand, the 3 African countries with the 3 lowest GDP Per Capita in 1978 were:

1. Somalia: US$ 118.26
2. Burundi: US$ 151.07
3. Guinea-Bissau: US$ 154.43

Use the interactive visualization and table below to explore this data for each African country for the year 1978. 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 1978.