GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1983

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1983, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 8,927.36), followed by Gabon (US$ 4,181.57), and South Africa (US$ 2,938.49).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 118.64).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1983.

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 1983

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1983 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1983

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	2,373.82
Angola	636.83
Benin	255.98
Botswana	1,120.53
Burkina Faso	211.93
Burundi	225.21
Cape Verde	410.11
Cameroon	745.51
Republic of Congo	1,075.35
Ivory Coast	737.45
Democratic Republic of the Congo	376.29
Central African Republic	259.59
Chad	167.18
Egypt	648.01
Equatorial Guinea	129.41
Eswatini	842.75
Ethiopia	232.68
Gabon	4,181.57
Gambia	268.65
Ghana	311.38
Guinea	2,822.84
Guinea-Bissau	488.99
Kenya	335.04
Lesotho	252.02
Liberia	390.76
Libya	8,927.36
Madagascar	476.12
Malawi	252.44
Mali	186.28
Mauritania	725.18
Mauritius	1,103.09
Morocco	766.53
Zambia	520.46
Zimbabwe	959.21
Tanzania	685.28
Uganda	157.53
Tunisia	1,183.84
Togo	335.53
Sudan	346.22
Somalia	118.64
South Africa	2,938.49
Sierra Leone	285.81
Senegal	564.37
Rwanda	250.57
Niger	268.77
Nigeria	1,207.07
Namibia	2,214.34
Comoros	534.25
Sao Tome and Principe	719.59
Seychelles	2,426.34

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.