Differences in GDP per capita across sub-Saharan Africa are large
Our World in Data · 14 Nov 2026

Differences in GDP per capita across sub-Saharan Africa are large

Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s poorest region. Its GDP per person is around $5,000 a year — less than a quarter of the global average of around $22,000.


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