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

Frank BrownNovember 24, 2024CEO Explainers

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.

Afghanistan
GDP per capita 2025: USD 434
South Sudan
GDP per capita 2025: USD 448
Sierra Leone
GDP per capita 2025: USD 529
Malawi
GDP per capita 2025: USD 552
Madagascar
GDP per capita 2025: USD 577
Central African Republic
GDP per capita 2025: USD 582
Burundi
GDP per capita 2025: USD 602
Mozambique
GDP per capita 2025: USD 668
Niger
GDP per capita 2025: USD 672
DR Congo
GDP per capita 2025: USD 708
Somalia
GDP per capita 2025: USD 729
Liberia
GDP per capita 2025: USD 806
Mali
GDP per capita 2025: USD 909
Chad
GDP per capita 2025: USD 930
Burkina Faso
GDP per capita 2025: USD 964
Gambia
GDP per capita 2025: USD 980
Sudan
GDP per capita 2025: USD 1009
Guinea-Bissau
GDP per capita 2025: USD 1057
Rwanda
GDP per capita 2025: USD 1061
Nigeria
GDP per capita 2025: USD 1063

The World's Top 20 Poorest Countries in 2025

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Frank Brown

Frank Brown is the Global Managing Editor of CEOWORLD magazine. He oversees the managing editorial team, which includes managing editors based in the US, the UK, and Singapore. His responsibilities encompass recruitment and career development, as well as training and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across all divisions of the newsroom.

Prior to this role, he served as the Deputy Editor of the national desk, where he played a key role in building and leading the magazine's breaking news desk. This team of reporters, editors, and photojournalists was dedicated to covering the most significant stories of the day across various areas.

Email him at frank@ceoworld.biz.