African Countries' GDP per Capita Mapped

What We’re Showing

The 2024 GDP per capita of every African country. Figures come from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook and are updated as of April 2024.

Regional Facts

• Seychelles, an archipelagic nation of 115 islands, is known for its luxury tourism and offshore financial sector. The second-ranked island nation of Mauritius also benefits from a vibrant tourism sector.
• Both Seychelles and Mauritius also rank first and second respectively among all African countries on the UN's Human Development Index.
• African countries' average GDP per capita of $2,955 is significantly lower than the world’s average GDP per capita of $13,840.