10 Poorest Countries In The World By GDP Per Capita
The poorest countries in the world are typically located in Africa and are characterized by low levels of economic development, high levels of poverty, and a lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, and sanitation. These countries are often plagued by conflict, corruption, and political instability, which further hinders their development.
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1 Liberia 1847
- GDP per capita: $2,165
- Population: 5.38 million
- Area: 111,369 square kilometers
- Capital: Monrovia
- Languages: English
- Year of independence: 1847
- Interesting fact: Liberia is a country located in West Africa. It is the oldest republic in Africa, and it is known for its tragic civil war and its efforts to rebuild.
2 Malawi 1964
- GDP per capita: $2,057
- Population: 20.13 million
- Area: 118,484 square kilometers
- Capital: Lilongwe
- Languages: Chichewa, English
- Year of independence: 1964
- Interesting fact: Malawi is home to Lake Malawi, the third largest lake in Africa
3 Chad 1960
- GDP per capita: $1,944
- Population: 16.94 million
- Area: 1,284,000 square kilometers
- Capital: N'Djamena
- Languages: French, Arabic
- Year of independence: 1960
- Interesting fact: Chad is home to a number of important archaeological sites, including the Ennedi Massif.
4 Niger 1960
- GDP per capita: $1,796
- Population: 25.16 million
- Area: 1,267,000 square kilometers
- Capital: Niamey
- Languages: French, Hausa, Zarma
- Year of independence: 1960
- Interesting fact: Niger is the largest country in West Africa.
5 Mozambique 1975
- GDP per capita: $1,672
- Population: 33.1 million
- Area: 801,590 square kilometers
- Capital: Maputo
- Languages: Portuguese, Macua, Sena
- Year of independence: 1975
- Interesting fact: Mozambique is home to a number of beautiful beaches, including those in the Quirimbas National Park.
6 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1960
- GDP per capita: $1,544
- Population: 92.63 million
- Area: 2,344,858 square kilometers
- Capital: Kinshasa
- Languages: French, Lingala
- Year of independence: 1960
- Interesting fact: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa.
7 Somalia 1960
- GDP per capita: $1,374
- Population: 16.32 million
- Area: 637,657 square kilometers
- Capital: Mogadishu
- Languages: Somali, Arabic
- Year of independence: 1960
- Interesting fact: Somalia is the longest country in Africa.
8 Central African Republic 1960
- GDP per capita: $1,127
- Population: 5.45 million
- Area: 622,984 square kilometers
- Capital: Bangui
- Languages: French, Sango
- Year of independence: 1960
- Interesting fact: The Central African Republic is home to a number of important wildlife species, including elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees.
9 Burundi 1962
- GDP per capita: $891
- Population: 12.5 million
- Area: 27,834 square kilometers
- Capital: Gitega
- Languages: Kirundi, French
- Year of independence: 1962
- Interesting fact: Burundi is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa.
10 South Sudan 2011
- GDP per capita: $516
- Population: 11.19 million
- Area: 619,745 square kilometers
- Capital: Juba
- Languages: Arabic, English
- Year of independence: 2011
- Interesting fact: South Sudan is the world's newest country, having gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
