According to recent data from the World Bank, in 1979, the 3 African countries with the top 3 highest GNI (Gross National Income) Per Capita were:
- Gabon: US$ 3,410
- South Africa: US$ 2,080
- Seychelles: US$ 1,760
On the other hand, the 3 African countries with the 3 lowest GNI Per Capita in 1979 were:
- Somalia: US$ 110
- Malawi: US$ 170
- Guinea-Bissau: US$ 170
Use the interactive visualization and table below to explore this data for each African country for the year 1979. 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 1979.
| Country | GNI Per Capita (US$) |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 1,690.00 |
| Benin | 300.00 |
| Botswana | 860.00 |
| Burkina Faso | 250.00 |
| Burundi | 170.00 |
| Cameroon | 650.00 |
| Republic of Congo | 590.00 |
| Ivory Coast | 1,090.00 |
| Central African Republic | 280.00 |
| Chad | 220.00 |
| Egypt | 410.00 |
| Gabon | 3,410.00 |
| Gambia | 280.00 |
| Ghana | 360.00 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 170.00 |
| Kenya | 400.00 |
| Lesotho | 380.00 |
| Madagascar | 380.00 |
| Malawi | 170.00 |
| Mali | 210.00 |
| Mauritania | 650.00 |
| Mauritius | 1,220.00 |
| Morocco | 800.00 |
| Zambia | 520.00 |
| Zimbabwe | 720.00 |
| Tunisia | 1,090.00 |
| Togo | 330.00 |
| Sudan | 450.00 |
| Somalia | 110.00 |
| South Africa | 2,080.00 |
| Sierra Leone | 310.00 |
| Senegal | 700.00 |
| Rwanda | 220.00 |
| Niger | 340.00 |
| Nigeria | 650.00 |
| Seychelles | 1,760.00 |
GNI Per Capita of African Countries
Use the links below to see the historical GNI Per Capita for each African country.