GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1997

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1997, Seychelles had the highest GDP Per Capita (US$ 7,746.7), followed by Libya (US$ 6,061.81), and Gabon (US$ 4,508.75).

On the other hand, Liberia had the lowest GDP Per Capita (US$ 122.63).

The chart and table below show the GDP Per Capita for African countries in 1997.

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 1997

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Data Source: World Bank.

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GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1997 (US$)

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1997

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	1,628.76
Angola	521.7
Benin	344.55
Botswana	3,194.18
Burkina Faso	223.85
Burundi	160.28
Cape Verde	1,133.57
Cameroon	783.25
Republic of Congo	804.3
Ivory Coast	1,124.66
Democratic Republic of the Congo	132.32
Djibouti	748.23
Central African Republic	265.52
Chad	201.38
Egypt	1,146.2
Equatorial Guinea	717.04
Eritrea	318.98
Eswatini	1,705.4
Ethiopia	143.37
Gabon	4,508.75
Gambia	600.22
Ghana	377.84
Guinea	695.58
Guinea-Bissau	598.95
Kenya	466.72
Lesotho	501.98
Liberia	122.63
Libya	6,061.81
Madagascar	284.37
Malawi	366.95
Mali	320.75
Mauritania	859.28
Mauritius	3,695.74
Morocco	1,426.3
Mozambique	287.53
Zambia	465.87
Zimbabwe	750.58
Tanzania	363.6
Uganda	286.85
Tunisia	2,202.06
Togo	448
Sudan	373.09
Somalia	280.11
South Africa	3,700.24
Sierra Leone	199.88
Senegal	650.78
Rwanda	238.75
Niger	220.56
Nigeria	1,720.28
Namibia	2,459.65
Comoros	714.52
Sao Tome and Principe	661.67
Seychelles	7,746.7

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.