List of African countries by GDP per capita

Seychelles is the richest economy in Africa, followed by Mauritius. Only these two economies would have a GDP per capita above $10,000. South Sudan is the poorest economy in Africa, while 12 African economies have a GDP per capita below $1,000.

Overall, only one African economy has a GDP per capita above the world average, while 23 economies have a GDP per capita below 10% of the global average.

None of the African economies are among the top 50 in the world GDP per capita rankings, while only four economies are within the top 100. At the other end of the scale, eight African economies are among the 10 poorest economies in the world.

Out of 53 economies, the nominal GDP per capita of 52 economies would increase in 2026 compared with 2025, while only one economy would see a decline. Libya would record the largest increase, adding $963 to its GDP per capita, followed by Mauritius ($835). Seychelles, with a decline of $805, would be the only economy to experience a decrease.

Burkina Faso and Congo would make the biggest upward moves in the rankings, each climbing four places, followed by Nigeria, which would rise by three places. Lesotho would record the largest decline, falling three places.

In PPP terms, five African economies have a GDP per capita above Int. $20,000, while 16 economies have a GDP per capita above Int. $10,000. In 2026, all African economies have a GDP per capita above Int. $1,000.

None of the African economies is among the top 50 in the world GDP per capita rankings, while only five economies are within the top 100. Burundi is the poorest economy in Africa in terms of GDP per capita at PPP.

Out of 53 economies, GDP (PPP) per capita in 52 economies would increase in 2026 compared with 2025, while only one economy would experience a decline. Mauritius would record the largest increase, adding Int. $2,222, followed by Libya, with an increase of Int. $1,494. Equatorial Guinea, with a decline of Int. $524 would be the only economy to experience a decrease.

In the rankings, Algeria, Djibouti, and Guinea would overtake Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and Benin, respectively.