GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1979

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1979, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 9,442.76), followed by Gabon (US$ 4,154.59), and South Africa (US$ 2,201.52).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 108.2).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1979.

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 1979

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1979 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1979

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	1,843.12
Benin	310.65
Botswana	909.21
Burkina Faso	258.5
Burundi	186.15
Cameroon	718.36
Republic of Congo	670.25
Ivory Coast	1,157
Democratic Republic of the Congo	582.09
Central African Republic	289.12
Chad	222.92
Egypt	420.86
Eswatini	713.95
Ethiopia	192.36
Gabon	4,154.59
Gambia	300.26
Ghana	346.65
Guinea	1,790
Guinea-Bissau	375.85
Kenya	403.24
Lesotho	212.37
Liberia	434.7
Libya	9,442.76
Madagascar	396.4
Mali	216.32
Mauritania	664.38
Mauritius	1,292.2
Morocco	834.81
Zambia	595.46
Zimbabwe	779.25
Tanzania	542.12
Uganda	164.51
Tunisia	1,113.44
Togo	443.46
Sudan	408.9
Somalia	108.2
South Africa	2,201.52
Sierra Leone	345.87
Senegal	716.28
Rwanda	213.77
Niger	354.17
Nigeria	660.99
Sao Tome and Principe	683.16
Seychelles	2,030.14

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.