GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1996

Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1996, Seychelles had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 7004.34), followed by Libya (US$ 5785.11), and Gabon (US$ 4948.75).

On the other hand, Liberia had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 72.32), followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (US$ 130.82), and Burundi (US$ 146.54).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1996.

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 1996.

Data Source: World Bank.

GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1996 (US$)

See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1996

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	1,619.53
Angola	454.38
Benin	380.59
Botswana	3,064
Burkina Faso	243.53
Burundi	146.54
Cape Verde	1,192.33
Cameroon	817.18
Republic of Congo	902.05
Ivory Coast	1,220.12
Democratic Republic of the Congo	130.82
Djibouti	766.32
Central African Republic	299.62
Chad	223.23
Egypt	1,031.49
Equatorial Guinea	399.03
Eritrea	306.32
Eswatini	1,646.22
Ethiopia	147.63
Gabon	4,948.75
Gambia	663.17
Ghana	388.53
Guinea	734.24
Guinea-Bissau	616.31
Kenya	436.2
Lesotho	483.92
Liberia	72.32
Libya	5,785.11
Madagascar	344.47
Malawi	321.96
Mali	274.42
Mauritania	877.83
Mauritius	3,951.95
Morocco	1,585.72
Mozambique	250.64
Zambia	404.09
Zimbabwe	765.17
Tanzania	311.7
Uganda	284.46
Tunisia	2,076.99
Togo	465.49
Sudan	307.82
Somalia	239.85
South Africa	3,654.93
Sierra Leone	216.62
Senegal	741.76
Rwanda	205.84
Niger	237.02
Nigeria	1,673.91
Namibia	2,417.58
Comoros	801.26
Sao Tome and Principe	998.35
Seychelles	7,004.34

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

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