Top 10 most poor countries in the world 2024
1. **Burundi**: Located in East Africa, Burundi is the world's poorest country. With over 13.2 million people, it faces the challenge of rapid population growth. Burundi's **PPP (purchasing power parity)** is $840, while its GNI per capita using the **Atlas Method** is only $220, making it the lowest among all listed nations¹.
2. **Central African Republic (CAR)**: CAR follows closely as one of the poorest countries. It has a GNI per capita of $1,020.
3. **DR Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)**: Despite its vast natural resources, DR Congo struggles with poverty. Its GNI per capita is $1,280.
4. **Somalia**: This country in the Horn of Africa faces ongoing conflict and instability. Its GNI per capita is $1,360.
5. **Mozambique**: Located in southeastern Africa, Mozambique's GNI per capita stands at $1,410.
6. **Niger**: Niger faces challenges related to desertification and food insecurity. Its GNI per capita is $1,510.
7. **Liberia**: Liberia, recovering from civil war, has a GNI per capita of $1,620.
8. **Chad**: Chad, a landlocked country in central Africa, struggles with poverty and conflict. Its GNI per capita is $1,640.
9. **Afghanistan**: Afghanistan, affected by decades of conflict, has a GNI per capita of $1,690.
10. **Malawi**: Malawi, a landlocked nation in southeastern Africa, faces economic challenges. Its GNI per capita is $1,700.
These countries grapple with various issues such as overpopulation, conflict, and economic instability. It's essential to recognize their struggles and work toward sustainable development and poverty alleviation.
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