GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1998

Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1998, Seychelles had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 8209.51), followed by Libya (US$ 5471.09), and Gabon (US$ 3705.82).

On the other hand, Ethiopia had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 126.92), followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (US$ 135.48), and Liberia (US$ 136.25).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 1998.

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 1998.

Data Source: World Bank.

GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1998 (US$)

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

Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1998

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Country	GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria	1,610.3
Angola	423.4
Benin	372.88
Botswana	2,893.33
Burkina Faso	250.41
Burundi	148.09
Cape Verde	1,185.58
Cameroon	789.27
Republic of Congo	663.73
Ivory Coast	1,237.13
Democratic Republic of the Congo	135.48
Djibouti	740.04
Central African Republic	272.1
Chad	226.33
Egypt	1,239.35
Equatorial Guinea	588.64
Eritrea	320.96
Eswatini	1,568.82
Ethiopia	126.92
Gabon	3,705.82
Gambia	619.59
Ghana	399.8
Guinea	654.63
Guinea-Bissau	499.15
Kenya	483.71
Lesotho	467.59
Liberia	136.25
Libya	5,471.09
Madagascar	288.64
Malawi	237.37
Mali	274.97
Mauritania	796.84
Mauritius	3,641.62
Morocco	1,658.47
Mozambique	328.02
Zambia	377.46
Zimbabwe	554.36
Tanzania	383.94
Uganda	292.17
Tunisia	2,253.03
Togo	474.09
Sudan	366.12
Somalia	367.64
South Africa	3,336.44
Sierra Leone	151.1
Senegal	702.43
Rwanda	251.35
Niger	243.52
Nigeria	1,871.76
Namibia	2,231.11
Comoros	717.32
Sao Tome and Principe	517.1
Seychelles	8,209.51

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

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