Revealed: The World’s Top 20 Poorest Countries in 2025

Are you curious about the poorest countries in the world? It’s surprising to think that despite having enough resources to ensure everyone can enjoy a decent standard of living, many people still live in extreme poverty. Countries like Malawi, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic are facing significant challenges. Other nations that are often considered among the poorest, such as Burundi, Mozambique, and Niger, have been struggling for years due to conflict and instability, making it difficult to obtain reliable information about their economic situations. This is a complex issue that requires our attention and understanding.

According to a report, the poorest countries in the world in 2025 are ranked by GDP per capita, with Afghanistan expected to be the poorest, having a GDP per capita of $434.

1. Afghanistan
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 434
2. South Sudan
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 448
3. Sierra Leone
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 529
4. Malawi
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 552
5. Madagascar
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 577
6. Central African Republic
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 582
7. Burundi
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 602
8. Mozambique
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 668
9. Niger
   GDP per capita 2025: USD 672
10. DR Congo
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 708
11. Somalia
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 729
12. Liberia
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 806
13. Mali
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 909
14. Chad
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 930
15. Burkina Faso
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 964
16. Gambia
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 980
17. Sudan
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 1009
18. Guinea-Bissau
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 1057
19. Rwanda
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 1061
20. Nigeria
    GDP per capita 2025: USD 1063

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