GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1981

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1981, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 10,044.04), followed by Gabon (US$ 5,026.48), and South Africa (US$ 3,049.72).

On the other hand, Uganda had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 98.65).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1981.

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 1981

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1981 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1981

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	2,307.33
Angola	657.98
Benin	319.72
Botswana	1,107.03
Burkina Faso	248.71
Burundi	212.23
Cape Verde	425.41
Cameroon	749.85
Republic of Congo	1,066.19
Ivory Coast	985.51
Democratic Republic of the Congo	455.91
Central African Republic	280.34
Chad	193.97
Egypt	490.31
Equatorial Guinea	121.13
Eswatini	925.37
Ethiopia	212.66
Gabon	5,026.48
Gambia	295.98
Ghana	343.8
Guinea	1,875.54
Guinea-Bissau	477.46
Kenya	412.88
Lesotho	299.84
Liberia	426.06
Libya	10,044.04
Madagascar	512.91
Malawi	276.41
Mali	290.48
Mauritania	728.8
Mauritius	1,180.84
Morocco	884.44
Zambia	669.89
Zimbabwe	1,068.92
Tanzania	683.91
Uganda	98.65
Tunisia	1,247.13
Togo	451.05
Sudan	483.8
Somalia	116.89
South Africa	3,049.72
Sierra Leone	333.89
Senegal	682.97
Rwanda	254.57
Niger	343.39
Nigeria	2,162.21
Namibia	2,266.91
Comoros	613.04
Sao Tome and Principe	829.89
Seychelles	2,557.21

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.