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Sub-Saharan Africa GDP Per Capita Ranking 2025

The 46 Sub-Saharan Africa economies ranked by GDP per capita. Group average: $132,471. Seychelles has the highest at $19,449.

Source: World BankMembers: 46Avg GDP per capita: $132,471Share: 919.6% world avg

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$132,471
Sub-Saharan Africa avg GDP per capita
919.6%
of world average
46
member economies

Comparison within Sub-Saharan Africa

Each member's GDP per capita relative to the group.

Seychelles
$19,449
Mauritius
$12,991
Gabon
$8,263
Botswana
$7,778
Equatorial Guinea
$6,615
South Africa
$6,598
Cabo Verde
$5,796
Namibia
$4,876
Eswatini
$4,108
Sao Tome and Principe
$4,084
Ghana
$3,257
Angola
$3,129
Cote d'Ivoire
$3,050
Zimbabwe
$3,021
Congo, Rep.
$2,515
Kenya
$2,363
Mauritania
$2,198
Comoros
$2,056
Cameroon
$1,972
Senegal
$1,955
Guinea
$1,877
Benin
$1,658
Togo
$1,384
Tanzania
$1,319
Zambia
$1,318
Nigeria
$1,224
Uganda
$1,206
Mali
$1,193
Sudan
$1,165
Burkina Faso
$1,148
Guinea-Bissau
$1,124
Rwanda
$1,124
Lesotho
$1,089
Chad
$1,022
Ethiopia
$933
Gambia, The
$919
Liberia
$915
Sierra Leone
$846
Congo, Dem. Rep.
$807
Niger
$775
Malawi
$672
Somalia, Fed. Rep.
$661
Mozambique
$627
Madagascar
$599
Central African Republic
$556
Burundi
$234

Sub-Saharan Africa ranking — all members

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FAQ

Which Sub-Saharan Africa country has the highest GDP per capita?

Seychelles has the highest GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa at $19,449.

What is the average GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa?

The average GDP per capita across Sub-Saharan Africa members is $132,471 in 2025.

Can I download Sub-Saharan Africa GDP per capita data?

Yes — all member countries with GDP per capita data are available as Excel and CSV.

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