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.

Seychelles recorded the highest Gross National Income (GNI) per capita in Africa as of 2023, at 16,940 U.S. dollars. The African island was, therefore, the only high-income country on the continent, according to the source's classification. Mauritius, Gabon, Botswana, Libya, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, and Namibia were defined as upper-middle-income economies, those with a GNI per capita between 4,516 U.S. dollars and 14,005 U.S. dollars. On the opposite, 20 African countries recorded a GNI per capita below 1,145 U.S. dollars, being thus classified as low-income economies. Among them, Burundi presented the lowest income per capita, some 230 U.S. dollars. Poverty and population growth in Africa Despite a few countries being in the high income and upper-middle countries classification, Africa had a significant number of people living under extreme poverty. However, this number is expected to decline gradually in the upcoming years, with experts forecasting that this number will decrease to almost 400 million individuals by 2030 from nearly 430 million in 2023, despite the continent currently having the highest population growth rate globally. African economic growth and prosperity In recent years, Africa showed significant growth in various industries, such as natural gas production, clean energy generation, and services exports. Furthermore, it is forecast that the GDP growth rate would reach 4.5 percent by 2027, keeping the overall positive trend of economic growth in the continent.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa (NYGDPPCAPKDSSF) from 1960 to 2024 about Sub-Saharan Africa, per capita, income, and GDP.

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 average for 2024 based on 52 countries was 6829 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the Seychelles: 29242 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burundi: 836 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

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.

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: All Income Levels for Middle East and North Africa (NYGDPPCAPKDMEA) from 1960 to 2024 about North Africa, Middle East, per capita, income, 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.

Key information about South Africa GDP Per Capita

• South Africa Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 6,474.783 USD in Dec 2024, compared with 6,223.776 USD in Dec 2023.
• South Africa GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 3,058.360 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20,596.090 USD in Dec 2025 and a record low of 814.130 in Dec 2004.
• 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 1.051 % YoY in Jun 2025.
• South Africa Nominal GDP reached 103.116 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 1.703 % in Jun 2025.
• Gross Savings Rate of South Africa was measured at 13.500 % in Jun 2025.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Africa was last recorded at 13598.79 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in South Africa, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 77 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - South Africa GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: All Income Levels for Middle East and North Africa (NYGDPPCAPCDMEA) from 1960 to 2024 about North Africa, Middle East, per capita, income, and GDP.

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.

United States - Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa was 1581.05683 2010 U.S. $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa reached a record high of 1688.32725 in January of 2015 and a record low of 1110.44074 in January of 1961. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Sub-Saharan Africa - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Monthly and long-term South Africa GDP Per Capita data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

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.

Botswana's GDP per capita amounted to eight thousand U.S. dollars in 2025, the highest in Southern Africa. South Africa ranked second, with a GDP per capita worth around 6.5 thousand U.S. dollars. Mozambique, on the other hand, had the lowest average product per person, of about 680 U.S. dollars.

South Africa Households Disposable Income per Capita data was reported at 49,712.000 ZAR in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 46,901.000 ZAR for 2016. South Africa Households Disposable Income per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 1,546.000 ZAR from Dec 1946 (Median) to 2017, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49,712.000 ZAR in 2017 and a record low of 101.000 ZAR in 1946. South Africa Households Disposable Income per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.A040: SNA 2008: Households Disposable Income per Capita.