GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1978

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1978, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 7,340), followed by Gabon (US$ 3,000), and South Africa (US$ 1,760).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GNI per Capita (US$ 140).

Use the chart and table below to see the GNI per capita for each country in 1978.

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 1978.

Related Topics: World Bank Topic List
Data Source: World Bank.
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GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1978 (US$)
Table of GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1978
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Country GNI Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 1,370
Benin 240
Botswana 670
Burkina Faso 200
Burundi 140
Cameroon 530
Republic of Congo 470
Ivory Coast 920
Democratic Republic of the Congo 510
Central African Republic 240
Chad 240
Egypt 380
Ethiopia 180
Gabon 3,000
Gambia 240
Ghana 330
Guinea 1,530
Guinea-Bissau 430
Kenya 330
Lesotho 320
Liberia 470
Libya 7,340
Madagascar 300
Mali 160
Mauritania 590
Mauritius 1,030
Morocco 670
Zambia 490
Zimbabwe 630
Tanzania 490
Tunisia 900
Togo 440
Sudan 380
Somalia 140
South Africa 1,760
Sierra Leone 250
Senegal 560
Rwanda 170
Niger 280
Sao Tome and Principe 680
Seychelles 1,170

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.