GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1985
Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1985, Libya had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 8558.06), followed by Guinea (US$ 4119.49), and Gabon (US$ 3899.57).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 132.07), followed by Equatorial Guinea (US$ 164.17), and Lesotho (US$ 166.16).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1985.

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 1985.

Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1985 (US$)
See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1985
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 2,617.73
Benin 236.61
Botswana 978.99
Burkina Faso 194.57
Burundi 232.41
Cape Verde 405.23
Cameroon 871.54
Republic of Congo 1,047.67
Ivory Coast 700.28
Djibouti 850.97
Central African Republic 338.75
Chad 207.96
Egypt 780.51
Equatorial Guinea 164.17
Eswatini 512.64
Ethiopia 241.21
Gabon 3,899.57
Gambia 263.71
Ghana 329.95
Guinea 4,119.49
Guinea-Bissau 415.47
Kenya 315.39
Lesotho 166.16
Liberia 380.09
Libya 8,558.06
Madagascar 369.26
Malawi 215.93
Mali 170.04
Mauritania 578.22
Mauritius 1,068.67
Morocco 666.72
Zambia 336.83
Zimbabwe 648.67
Tanzania 698.34
Uganda 234.04
Tunisia 1,124.95
Togo 322.67
Sudan 333.36
Somalia 132.07
South Africa 1,909.74
Sierra Leone 228.54
Senegal 585.66
Rwanda 273.77
Niger 200.43
Nigeria 882.28
Namibia 1,470.98
Comoros 523.7
Sao Tome and Principe 776.06
Seychelles 2,754.15

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

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