GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1971

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1971, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 2,010), followed by South Africa (US$ 990), and Gabon (US$ 610).

On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GNI per Capita (US$ 60).

Use the chart and table below to see the GNI per capita for each country in 1971.

You can also see links at the bottom of this page to see the trend of GNI Per Capita for African countries.

The World Bank defines GNI (Gross National Income) Per Capita as "the gross national income, converted to U.S. dollars using the World Bank Atlas method, divided by the midyear population" .

See also: GNI of Africa in 1971.

Related Topics: World Bank Topic List
Data Source: World Bank.
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GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1971 (US$)
Table of GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1971
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Country GNI Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 330
Benin 110
Botswana 220
Burkina Faso 90
Burundi 70
Cameroon 170
Republic of Congo 220
Ivory Coast 290
Democratic Republic of the Congo 270
Central African Republic 100
Chad 130
Egypt 240
Ethiopia 120
Gabon 610
Gambia 100
Ghana 260
Kenya 160
Lesotho 90
Liberia 260
Libya 2,010
Madagascar 180
Mali 60
Mauritania 290
Mauritius 300
Morocco 280
Zambia 410
Zimbabwe 390
Tanzania 230
Tunisia 310
Togo 170
Sudan 140
Somalia 90
South Africa 990
Sierra Leone 170
Senegal 300
Rwanda 60
Niger 150
Seychelles 410

Trend of GNI Per Capita of African Countries

Use the links below to see the trend of GNI Per Capita for the following African countries.