GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1983
Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1983, Libya had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 9697.57), followed by Gabon (US$ 4181.09), and South Africa (US$ 3019.1).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 119.72), followed by Equatorial Guinea (US$ 131.98), and Uganda (US$ 157.45).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1983.

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 1983.

Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1983 (US$)
See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1983
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 2,359.59
Benin 262.58
Botswana 1,105.13
Burkina Faso 212.49
Burundi 229.12
Cape Verde 418.39
Cameroon 743.47
Republic of Congo 1,074.51
Ivory Coast 736.71
Central African Republic 263.99
Chad 171.31
Egypt 653.93
Equatorial Guinea 131.98
Eswatini 847.19
Ethiopia 229.68
Gabon 4,181.09
Gambia 268.3
Ghana 312.48
Guinea 2,864.28
Guinea-Bissau 487.42
Kenya 330.9
Lesotho 252.69
Liberia 390.38
Libya 9,697.57
Madagascar 481.15
Malawi 252.21
Mali 165.03
Mauritania 707.73
Mauritius 1,103.09
Morocco 758.47
Zambia 527.9
Zimbabwe 957.78
Tanzania 682.34
Uganda 157.45
Tunisia 1,177.59
Togo 345.86
Sudan 354.19
Somalia 119.72
South Africa 3,019.1
Sierra Leone 277.56
Senegal 578.33
Rwanda 252.53
Niger 266.47
Nigeria 1,223.6
Namibia 2,223.82
Comoros 538.06
Sao Tome and Principe 731.72
Seychelles 2,426.34

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

Use the links below to see the historical GDP Per Capita for each African country.