GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1988
Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1988, Libya had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 6044.65), followed by Seychelles (US$ 4392.2), and Gabon (US$ 4121.07).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 146.86), followed by Burundi (US$ 205.32), and Malawi (US$ 229.38).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1988.

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 1988.

Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1988 (US$)
See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1988
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 2,437.38
Benin 335.34
Botswana 2,096.74
Burkina Faso 301.95
Burundi 205.32
Cape Verde 748.25
Cameroon 1,137.22
Republic of Congo 981.89
Ivory Coast 928.64
Djibouti 820.58
Central African Republic 476.02
Chad 270.4
Egypt 644.22
Equatorial Guinea 232.94
Eswatini 871.09
Ethiopia 251.2
Gabon 4,121.07
Gambia 277.54
Ghana 354.27
Guinea 581.63
Guinea-Bissau 453.32
Kenya 386.36
Lesotho 271.32
Liberia 425.6
Libya 6,044.65
Madagascar 284.6
Malawi 229.38
Mali 251.7
Mauritania 742.43
Mauritius 2,073.59
Morocco 1,076.09
Zambia 511.2
Zimbabwe 816.7
Tanzania 306.58
Uganda 394.74
Tunisia 1,251.27
Togo 532.98
Sudan 568.79
Somalia 146.86
South Africa 2,780.59
Sierra Leone 260.12
Senegal 902.27
Rwanda 344.48
Niger 289.67
Nigeria 549.5
Namibia 2,065.56
Comoros 873.63
Sao Tome and Principe 864.54
Seychelles 4,392.2

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

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