GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1980

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1980, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 10,360), followed by Gabon (US$ 4,460), and South Africa (US$ 2,650).

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 1980.

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 1980.

Related Topics: World Bank Topic List
Data Source: World Bank.
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GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1980 (US$)
Table of GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1980
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Country GNI Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 2,050
Benin 370
Botswana 1,060
Burkina Faso 290
Burundi 200
Cameroon 650
Republic of Congo 800
Ivory Coast 1,130
Democratic Republic of the Congo 640
Central African Republic 320
Chad 240
Egypt 480
Ethiopia 230
Gabon 4,460
Gambia 340
Ghana 390
Guinea 1,910
Guinea-Bissau 370
Kenya 460
Lesotho 420
Liberia 530
Libya 10,360
Madagascar 480
Mali 170
Mauritania 740
Mauritius 1,260
Morocco 1,000
Zambia 620
Zimbabwe 830
Tanzania 650
Tunisia 1,320
Togo 560
Sudan 450
Somalia 110
South Africa 2,650
Sierra Leone 380
Senegal 800
Rwanda 260
Niger 400
Sao Tome and Principe 860
Seychelles 2,150

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.