I looked at the GDP per capita figures for 2025, and it's honestly depressing to see the huge gap between countries. South Sudan remains the poorest country in the world with just $251 per capita, followed by Yemen at $417. It's crazy how some places are really left behind.

In Africa, the situation is particularly critical. Burundi, the Central African Republic, Malawi, are around $500-$600. The DRC, despite its enormous natural resources, lags at $743. Niger, Somalia, Nigeria are also in the lower ranks. It really shows that natural wealth doesn't guarantee anything if governance is weak.

In Asia, it's the same. Myanmar, Tajikistan, Nepal, Timor-Leste, all around $1000-$1500. Haiti in the Caribbean completes this sad picture of the poorest countries in the world with $2672. It's crazy to realize that such gaps still exist in 2026. It makes me think about the importance of investments in education and infrastructure to lift these countries out of poverty.