GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1979
According to data from the World Bank, in 1979, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 8,800), followed by Gabon (US$ 3,420), and South Africa (US$ 2,090).
On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GNI per Capita (US$ 110).
Use the chart and table below to see the GNI per capita for each country in 1979.
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 1979.
| Country | GNI Per Capita (US$) |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 1,700 |
| Benin | 290 |
| Botswana | 850 |
| Burkina Faso | 250 |
| Burundi | 170 |
| Cameroon | 650 |
| Republic of Congo | 590 |
| Ivory Coast | 1,100 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 600 |
| Central African Republic | 280 |
| Chad | 220 |
| Egypt | 410 |
| Ethiopia | 200 |
| Gabon | 3,420 |
| Gambia | 280 |
| Ghana | 350 |
| Guinea | 1,690 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 440 |
| Kenya | 400 |
| Lesotho | 380 |
| Liberia | 530 |
| Libya | 8,800 |
| Madagascar | 380 |
| Mali | 210 |
| Mauritania | 670 |
| Mauritius | 1,240 |
| Morocco | 800 |
| Zambia | 520 |
| Zimbabwe | 720 |
| Tanzania | 570 |
| Tunisia | 1,090 |
| Togo | 460 |
| Sudan | 410 |
| Somalia | 110 |
| South Africa | 2,090 |
| Sierra Leone | 320 |
| Senegal | 680 |
| Rwanda | 220 |
| Niger | 340 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 770 |
| Seychelles | 1,760 |
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.
