This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Seychelles had the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Africa as of 2024. The value amounted to 21,630 U.S. dollars. Mauritius followed with around 12,330 U.S. dollars, whereas Gabon registered 8,840 U.S. dollars. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country’s GDP by its population, meaning that some of the largest economies are not ranked within the leading ten. Impact of COVID-19 on North Africa’s GDP When looking at the GDP growth rate in Africa in 2024, Libya had the largest estimated growth in Northern Africa, a value of 7.8 percent compared to the previous year. Niger and Senegal were at the top of the list with rates of 10.4 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the economy was severe. The growth of the North African real GDP was estimated at minus 1.1 percent in 2020. However, estimations for 2022 looked much brighter, as it was set that the region would see a GDP growth of six percent, compared to four percent in 2021.
Contribution of Tourism Various countries in Africa are dependent on tourism, contributing to the economy. In 2023, travel and tourism were estimated to contribute 182.6 billion U.S. dollars, a clear increase from 96.5 in 2020 following COVID-19. As of 2024, South Africa, Mauritius, and Egypt led tourism in the continent according to the Travel & Tourism Development Index.

The average for 2023 based on 46 countries was 2302.22 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the Seychelles: 16715.27 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 262.17 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Africa reached 2,150.6 U.S. dollars, the highest value since 2015. In 2014, the value per capita was higher, at 2,316 U.S. dollars. The GDP per capita on the continent was set to follow an upward trend in the coming years to reach nearly 2,700 U.S. dollars by 2026.

The Seychelles' GDP per capita amounted to 22,000 U.S. dollars in 2025, the highest in East Africa. Mauritius ranked second, with a GDP per capita worth around 13,000 U.S. dollars. Burundi, on the other hand, had the lowest average income per person, at about 160 U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for Developing Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (NYGDPPCAPKDSSA) from 1960 to 2024 about Sub-Saharan Africa, per capita, and GDP.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2019 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a positive change is an indicator of economic growth. In 2023, aggregated GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa amounted to around 5,178.62 U.S. dollars.

Historical chart and dataset showing Sub-Saharan Africa GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last recorded at 5708.96 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in South Africa is equivalent to 45 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Real GDP Per Capita for South Africa (ZAFNGDPRPCPCPPPT) from 2000 to 2026 about South Africa, REO, per capita, real, GDP, and rate.

The GDP per capita in Libya was estimated at around 7,200 U.S. dollars in 2022. Libya had the highest GDP per capita in North Africa in that year. Algeria followed, with a GDP per capita of approximately 4,300 U.S. dollars. In total, Egypt was the largest economy in the region.

Historical dataset showing Africa GDP per capita by year from N/A to N/A.

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</ul>GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

South Africa ZA: GDP: USD: per Capita data was reported at 6,160.735 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,280.018 USD for 2016. South Africa ZA: GDP: USD: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 2,958.750 USD from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,976.466 USD in 2011 and a record low of 433.941 USD in 1960. South Africa ZA: GDP: USD: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for South Africa (NYGDPPCAPKDZAF) from 1960 to 2024 about South Africa, per capita, real, and GDP.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in South Africa was estimated at about 6.33 thousand U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by approximately 3.26 thousand U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by around 760 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa (NYGDPPCAPCDSSF) from 1960 to 2024 about Sub-Saharan Africa, per capita, income, and GDP.

Key information about South Africa GDP Per Capita

• South Africa Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 6,667.325 USD in Dec 2022, compared with 6,984.435 USD in Dec 2021.
• South Africa GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 3,145.677 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8,809.909 USD in Dec 2011 and a record low of 476.000 in Dec 1957.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. South African Reserve Bank provides GDP per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

• In the latest reports, South Africa GDP expanded 0.176 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• South Africa Nominal GDP reached 95.914 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 5.589 % in Mar 2023.
• Gross Savings Rate of South Africa was measured at 14.500 % in Mar 2023.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Central African Republic was last recorded at 390.09 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Central African Republic is equivalent to 3 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

South Africa ZA: GDP: Real: per Capita data was reported at 55,095.976 ZAR in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 55,059.324 ZAR for 2016. South Africa ZA: GDP: Real: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 44,556.327 ZAR from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55,520.968 ZAR in 2014 and a record low of 33,149.442 ZAR in 1960. South Africa ZA: GDP: Real: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Real. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant local currency.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; ;