GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1982

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1982, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 9,063.7), followed by Gabon (US$ 4,583.9), and South Africa (US$ 2,717.16).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 129.01).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1982.

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 1982

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1982 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1982

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	2,274.88
Angola	634.22
Benin	305
Botswana	1,005.63
Burkina Faso	239.02
Burundi	216.44
Cape Verde	422.67
Cameroon	732.25
Republic of Congo	1,130.97
Ivory Coast	849.48
Democratic Republic of the Congo	481.74
Central African Republic	298.45
Chad	176.08
Egypt	595.92
Equatorial Guinea	137.47
Eswatini	843.04
Ethiopia	215.25
Gabon	4,583.9
Gambia	282.14
Ghana	319.21
Guinea	2,272.63
Guinea-Bissau	502.73
Kenya	373.8
Lesotho	233.94
Liberia	422.45
Libya	9,063.7
Madagascar	500.64
Malawi	253.34
Mali	213.77
Mauritania	710.22
Mauritius	1,101.16
Morocco	856.57
Zambia	626.53
Zimbabwe	1,095.89
Tanzania	701.96
Uganda	156.95
Tunisia	1,177.31
Togo	372.5
Sudan	378.95
Somalia	129.01
South Africa	2,717.16
Sierra Leone	380.07
Senegal	651.94
Rwanda	246.39
Niger	309.8
Nigeria	1,821.53
Namibia	2,097.09
Comoros	566.03
Sao Tome and Principe	783.43
Seychelles	2,440.68

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.