GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1988

Updated on March 18, 2026.

According to data from the World Bank, in 1988, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 6,570), followed by Seychelles (US$ 4,250), and Gabon (US$ 4,010).

On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GNI per Capita (US$ 160).

Use the chart and table below to see the GNI per capita for each country in 1988.

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 1988.

Related Topics: World Bank Topic List
Data Source: World Bank.
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GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1988 (US$)
Table of GNI Per Capita for Africa By Country in 1988
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Country GNI Per Capita (US$)
Algeria 2,780
Angola 660
Benin 340
Botswana 1,930
Burkina Faso 310
Burundi 240
Cape Verde 750
Cameroon 1,230
Republic of Congo 920
Ivory Coast 900
Democratic Republic of the Congo 250
Central African Republic 480
Chad 270
Egypt 810
Equatorial Guinea 220
Ethiopia 280
Gabon 4,010
Gambia 270
Ghana 420
Guinea 590
Guinea-Bissau 480
Kenya 420
Lesotho 460
Liberia 410
Libya 6,570
Madagascar 330
Malawi 240
Mali 260
Mauritania 770
Mauritius 2,090
Morocco 1,100
Zambia 340
Zimbabwe 690
Tanzania 400
Uganda 390
Tunisia 1,320
Togo 530
Sudan 530
Somalia 160
South Africa 2,660
Sierra Leone 180
Senegal 920
Rwanda 360
Niger 320
Namibia 1,860
Comoros 830
Sao Tome and Principe 980
Seychelles 4,250

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.