According to recent data from the World Bank, in 1988, Libya had the highest GNI per Capita (US$ 6,930), followed by Seychelles (US$ 4,250), and Gabon (US$ 4,010).
On the other hand, Somalia had the lowest GNI per capita (US$ 160), followed by Sierra Leone (US$ 180), and Equatorial Guinea (US$ 230).
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 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 1988.
| Country | GNI Per Capita (US$) |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 2,770 |
| Benin | 350 |
| Botswana | 1,890 |
| Burkina Faso | 310 |
| Burundi | 250 |
| Cape Verde | 770 |
| Cameroon | 1,220 |
| Republic of Congo | 920 |
| Ivory Coast | 920 |
| Central African Republic | 490 |
| Chad | 270 |
| Egypt | 820 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 230 |
| Ethiopia | 280 |
| Gabon | 4,010 |
| Gambia | 280 |
| Ghana | 410 |
| Guinea | 590 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 480 |
| Kenya | 420 |
| Lesotho | 470 |
| Liberia | 410 |
| Libya | 6,930 |
| Madagascar | 340 |
| Malawi | 240 |
| Mali | 280 |
| Mauritania | 750 |
| Mauritius | 2,090 |
| Morocco | 1,090 |
| Zambia | 340 |
| Zimbabwe | 690 |
| Tanzania | 400 |
| Uganda | 390 |
| Tunisia | 1,300 |
| Togo | 540 |
| Sudan | 540 |
| Somalia | 160 |
| South Africa | 2,730 |
| Sierra Leone | 180 |
| Senegal | 950 |
| Rwanda | 360 |
| Niger | 310 |
| Namibia | 1,870 |
| Comoros | 910 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 1,000 |
| Seychelles | 4,250 |
GNI Per Capita of African Countries
Use the links below to see the historical GNI Per Capita for each African country.