When it comes to naming the poorest countries in the world, they usually pay attention to how weak or strong these economies are and how much per capita income is generated. There are definitely many countries where income per person is less than $ 10 per month. Believe it or not, you decide, but there are many such countries. Unfortunately, the scientific and technological achievements of mankind have not been able to raise the standard of living of the population in them.
There are many reasons for the financial distress of countries and as a result of its citizens: internal conflicts, social inequality, corruption, low level of integration into the global economic space, external wars, adverse climatic conditions and much more. Therefore, today we have prepared a rating, which is based on data from the IMF (World Monetary Fund) on the amount of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita for 2018-2019. General list of countries with per capita GDP.
10. Togo (Togolese Republic)
- Population: 7.154 million
- Capital: Lome
- State language: French
- GDP per capita: $ 1,084
The Togolese Republic, formerly a French colony (until 1960), is located in western Africa. The main source of income in the country is agriculture. Togo exports coffee, cocoa, cotton, sorghum, beans, tapioca, while a significant part of the products is bought in other countries (re-export). Textile and phosphate mining are well developed.
9. Madagascar
- Population: 22.599 million
- Capital: Antananarivo
- Official language: Malagasy and French
- GDP per capita: $ 970
The island of Madagascar is located in eastern Africa and is separated from the continent by a strait. In general, the country's economy can be attributed to developing, but, despite this, the standard of living, especially outside large cities, is quite low. The main sources of income of Madagascar are fishing, agriculture (growing spices and spices), eco-tourism (thanks to the many different species of animals and plants that inhabit the island). The island has a natural focus of plague, which is periodically activated.
8. Malawi
- Population: 16,777 million
- Capital: Lilongwe
- State language: English, Nyanja
- GDP per capita: $ 879
The Republic of Malawi, located in eastern Africa, has very fertile lands and good coal and uranium reserves. The country's economic base is the agricultural sector, which employs 90% of the working population. The industry processes agricultural products: sugar, tobacco, tea. More than half the citizens of Malawi live in poverty.
7. Niger
- Population: 17.470 million
- Capital: Niamey
- State language: French
- GDP per capita: $ 829
The Republic of Niger is located in the western part of the African continent. Niger is one of the hottest countries in the world, as a result of which, it has adverse climatic conditions due to its proximity to the Sahara desert. Frequent droughts are causing hunger in the country. Of the advantages, significant reserves of uranium and proven oil and gas deposits should be noted. Agriculture employs 90% of the country's population, but because of the arid climate, suitable land for use is catastrophically small (about 3% of the country's territory). The Niger economy is very dependent on external assistance. More than half of the country's population is below the poverty line.
6. Zimbabwe
- Population: 13.172 million
- Capital: Harare
- State language: English
- GDP per capita: $ 788
Having gained independence from the British Empire in 1980, Zimbabwe was considered the most economically developed state in Africa, but today it is one of the poorest countries in the world. After the land reform carried out from 2000 to 2008, agriculture fell into decay and the country turned into an importer of food products. According to data for 2009, the unemployment rate in the country was 94%. Also, Zimbabwe is the absolute world record holder in terms of inflation.
5. Eritrea
- Population: 6.086 million
- Capital: Asmara
- State language: Arabic and English
- GDP per capita: $ 707
Located on the Red Sea coast. Like most poor countries, Eritrea is an agricultural country, with only 5% of suitable land. A large part of the population, about 80%, is involved in agriculture. Livestock is developing. Due to the lack of clean fresh water, intestinal infections are common in the country.
4. Liberia
- Population: 3,489 million
- Capital: Monrovia
- State language: English
- GDP per capita: $ 703
Former US colony, Liberia was founded by blacks who were freed from slavery. A significant part of the territory is covered with forests, including valuable species of wood. Due to favorable climatic conditions and geographical location - Liberia has great potential for tourism development. The country's economy suffered greatly during the course of the nineties of the Civil War. More than 80% of people are below the poverty line.
3. Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Population: 77.433 million
- Capital: Kinshasa
- State language: French
- GDP per capita: $ 648
This country is located on the African continent. Also, like Togo, it was colonized until 1960, but this time by Belgium. The country grows coffee, corn, bananas, various root crops. Animal breeding is very poorly developed. Of the minerals - there are diamonds, cobalt (the largest reserves in the world), copper, oil. Unfavorable military situation, civil wars periodically flare up in the country.
2. Burundi
- Population: 9,292 million
- Capital: Bujumbura
- Official language: Rundi and French
- GDP per capita: $ 642
The country has considerable reserves of phosphorus, rare earth metals, and vanadium. Significant areas are occupied by arable land (50%) or pasture (36%). Industrial production is poorly developed and most of it is owned by Europeans. Almost 90% of the country's population is employed in the agricultural sector. Also, more than a third of the country's GDP is provided by agricultural exports. More than 50% of the country's citizens live below the poverty line.
1. Central African Republic (CAR)
- Population: 5,057 million
- Capital: Bangui
- State language: French and Sango
- GDP per capita: $ 542
The poorest country in the world today is the Central African Republic. The country has a very low life expectancy - 51 years for women, 48 years for men. Just like in many other poorest countries, in the Central African Republic a tense military situation, many warring factions, crime flourishes. Since the country has rather large reserves of natural resources, a significant part of them is exported: wood, cotton, diamonds, tobacco and coffee. The main source of economic development (more than half of GDP) is the agricultural sector.