GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1972, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 2,580), followed by South Africa (US$ 1,040), and Guinea (US$ 840).

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 1972.

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 1972.

Related Topics: World Bank Topic List
Data Source: World Bank.
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GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972 (US$)
Table of GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1972
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Country GNI Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 460
Benin 120
Botswana 280
Burkina Faso 90
Burundi 70
Cameroon 190
Republic of Congo 260
Ivory Coast 300
Democratic Republic of the Congo 280
Central African Republic 100
Chad 140
Egypt 260
Eswatini 290
Ethiopia 120
Gabon 680
Gambia 110
Ghana 250
Guinea 840
Guinea-Bissau 400
Kenya 190
Lesotho 100
Liberia 280
Libya 2,580
Madagascar 190
Mali 70
Mauritania 300
Mauritius 350
Morocco 310
Zambia 420
Zimbabwe 430
Tanzania 250
Tunisia 390
Togo 190
Sudan 150
Somalia 110
South Africa 1,040
Sierra Leone 170
Senegal 330
Rwanda 60
Niger 150
Sao Tome and Principe 550
Seychelles 480

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.