GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 2018
Updated on July 24, 2024.

According to data from the World Bank, in 2018, Seychelles had the highest GDP per Capita (US$ 18440.23), followed by Libya (US$ 11838.3), and Mauritius (US$ 11643.46).

On the other hand, Burundi had the lowest GDP per capita (US$ 232.06), followed by Central African Republic (US$ 435.93), and Mozambique (US$ 510.38).

Use the chart and table below to see the GDP per capita for each country in 2018.

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 2018.

Data Source: World Bank.
GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 2018 (US$)
See also the GDP Per Capita of Africa for other years:
Table of GDP Per Capita for Africa By Country in 2018
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Country GDP Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 4,640.31
Angola 2,540.51
Benin 1,194.44
Botswana 6,947.82
Burkina Faso 779.2
Burundi 232.06
Cape Verde 3,860.46
Cameroon 1,593.33
Republic of Congo 2,715.26
Ivory Coast 2,295.54
Democratic Republic of the Congo 546.21
Djibouti 2,755.84
Central African Republic 435.93
Chad 720.27
Egypt 2,531.2
Equatorial Guinea 8,719.19
Eswatini 4,021.45
Ethiopia 758.3
Gabon 7,694.91
Gambia 683.33
Ghana 2,180.03
Guinea 944.42
Guinea-Bissau 807.36
Kenya 1,845.78
Lesotho 1,162.98
Liberia 700.04
Libya 11,838.3
Madagascar 512.54
Malawi 537.93
Mali 856.36
Mauritania 1,749.95
Mauritius 11,643.46
Morocco 3,492.67
Mozambique 510.38
Zambia 1,475.2
Zimbabwe 2,269.18
Tanzania 1,011.6
Uganda 793.13
Tunisia 3,577.18
Togo 873.57
Sudan 769.87
Somalia 537.16
South Africa 7,067.72
Sierra Leone 519.65
Senegal 1,484.23
Rwanda 769.08
Niger 568.6
Nigeria 2,125.83
Namibia 5,687.38
Comoros 1,531.34
Sao Tome and Principe 1,815.61
Seychelles 18,440.23

GDP Per Capita of African Countries

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