Meaning of the word capita in English

What does capita mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

capita

US /ˈkæp.ɪ.t̬ə/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə/

Suffix

per unit of population; per person

Example:
The GDP per capita of the country has increased significantly.
The average income per capita in this region is quite high.