According to recent data from the World Bank, in 1972, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 2,850), followed by South Africa (US$ 1,040), and Guinea (US$ 850).
On the other hand, Rwanda had the lowest GNI per capita (US$ 60), followed by Mali (US$ 70), and Burundi (US$ 70).
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 historical GNI Per Capita information for each African country.
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.
| Country | GNI Per Capita (US$) |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 460 |
| Benin | 130 |
| Botswana | 270 |
| Burkina Faso | 100 |
| Burundi | 70 |
| Cameroon | 190 |
| Republic of Congo | 260 |
| Ivory Coast | 300 |
| Central African Republic | 100 |
| Chad | 150 |
| Egypt | 260 |
| Eswatini | 290 |
| Ethiopia | 120 |
| Gabon | 670 |
| Gambia | 100 |
| Ghana | 250 |
| Guinea | 850 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 390 |
| Kenya | 180 |
| Lesotho | 100 |
| Liberia | 280 |
| Libya | 2,850 |
| Madagascar | 190 |
| Mali | 70 |
| Mauritania | 300 |
| Mauritius | 350 |
| Morocco | 300 |
| Zambia | 430 |
| Zimbabwe | 430 |
| Tanzania | 250 |
| Tunisia | 400 |
| Togo | 200 |
| Sudan | 150 |
| Somalia | 110 |
| South Africa | 1,040 |
| Sierra Leone | 160 |
| Senegal | 340 |
| Rwanda | 60 |
| Niger | 150 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 560 |
| Seychelles | 480 |
GNI Per Capita of African Countries
Use the links below to see the historical GNI Per Capita for each African country.