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Poorest Countries in the World

by Vishul Malik

Poverty is one of the major issues plaguing the world. There are some poorest countries in the world where the majority of the people are unemployed and are unable to meet their basic human needs.


Ten Poorest Countries of the World

Gross Domestic Product (PPP) per capita is considered by economists, as one of the best parameters to analyze the economic development of the countries. Here is a list of the top ten poorest countries in the world, based on GDP per capita.

 

Top 10 Poorest Countries in the World

Rank Country Name GDP per Capita About
1 Burundi $261 Small, landlocked country in East Africa with a history of conflict and instability.
2 South Sudan $303 Youngest country in the world, plagued by conflict and violence.
3 Malawi $342 Small country in southern Africa with an economy largely dependent on agriculture.
4 Mozambique $502 Southeastern African country with a diverse economy, including natural resources.
5 Eritrea $528 Small country in the Horn of Africa with ongoing challenges related to human rights.
6 Niger $535 Landlocked country in West Africa with an economy based on agriculture and resources.
7 Liberia $633 Western African country with a diverse economy that has faced political instability.
8 Democratic Republic of the Congo $650 Large central African country with a resource-based economy hindered by conflict.
9 Central African Republic $682 Landlocked country in the heart of Africa facing significant challenges with conflict.
10 Madagascar $746 Island nation off the southeast coast of Africa with a diverse economy and challenges.

 

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