According to data from the World Bank, in 1979, Libya had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 10840.37), followed by Gabon (US$ 4149.96), and South Africa (US$ 2196.7).
On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 109), followed by Uganda (US$ 164.4), and Burundi (US$ 189.13).
Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1979.
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 1979.
| Country | GDP Per Capita (US$) |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 1,829.9 |
| Benin | 317.82 |
| Botswana | 917.59 |
| Burkina Faso | 259.04 |
| Burundi | 189.13 |
| Cameroon | 718.03 |
| Republic of Congo | 670.36 |
| Ivory Coast | 1,143.39 |
| Central African Republic | 293.17 |
| Chad | 228.1 |
| Egypt | 422.7 |
| Eswatini | 711.62 |
| Ethiopia | 189.48 |
| Gabon | 4,149.96 |
| Gambia | 297.94 |
| Ghana | 349.11 |
| Guinea | 1,817.14 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 375.05 |
| Kenya | 399.11 |
| Lesotho | 211.95 |
| Liberia | 434.04 |
| Libya | 10,840.37 |
| Madagascar | 398.46 |
| Mali | 221.03 |
| Mauritania | 650.42 |
| Mauritius | 1,292.2 |
| Morocco | 825.64 |
| Zambia | 604.1 |
| Zimbabwe | 777.88 |
| Tanzania | 539.02 |
| Uganda | 164.4 |
| Tunisia | 1,120.43 |
| Togo | 456.09 |
| Sudan | 419.7 |
| Somalia | 109 |
| South Africa | 2,196.7 |
| Sierra Leone | 336.16 |
| Senegal | 734.1 |
| Rwanda | 218.62 |
| Niger | 352.3 |
| Nigeria | 667.98 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 692.04 |
| Seychelles | 2,030.14 |
GDP Per Capita of African Countries
Use the links below to see the historical GDP Per Capita for each African country.