GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1985

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1985, Libya had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 8,087.36), followed by Guinea (US$ 4,061.7), and Gabon (US$ 3,898.46).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 130.83).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1985.

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 1985

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1985 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1985

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	2,632.52
Angola	772.47
Benin	230.43
Botswana	993.62
Burkina Faso	194.06
Burundi	228.44
Cape Verde	396.49
Cameroon	875.34
Republic of Congo	1,049.32
Ivory Coast	694.95
Democratic Republic of the Congo	230.13
Djibouti	846.79
Central African Republic	332.52
Chad	202.71
Egypt	769.76
Equatorial Guinea	161.12
Eswatini	509.89
Ethiopia	243.9
Gabon	3,898.46
Gambia	262.82
Ghana	329.72
Guinea	4,061.7
Guinea-Bissau	416.58
Kenya	319.5
Lesotho	165.37
Liberia	379.95
Libya	8,087.36
Madagascar	364.47
Malawi	216.05
Mali	190.38
Mauritania	593.22
Mauritius	1,068.67
Morocco	673.29
Zambia	332.17
Zimbabwe	649.28
Tanzania	700.45
Uganda	234.28
Tunisia	1,135
Togo	312.87
Sudan	326.4
Somalia	130.83
South Africa	1,839.48
Sierra Leone	235.51
Senegal	571.42
Rwanda	271.58
Niger	202.37
Nigeria	868.64
Namibia	1,466.18
Comoros	494.26
Sao Tome and Principe	761.41
Seychelles	2,754.15

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.