I looked at the 2025 data on GDP per capita and it's striking to see where the world's poorest countries are really concentrated. Most of them are in Africa, that's clear.

Just look at the numbers: South Sudan ranks first with only $251, Yemen at $417, Burundi at $490. Then you have a whole series of African countries - DRC, Niger, Nigeria, Mali - all under $1,000. It's crazy when you think about it.

But what surprised me was also seeing Myanmar, Nepal, Haiti on this list of the world's poorest countries. It shows that it's not just an African problem, even though Sub-Saharan Africa clearly accounts for the majority of cases. Between $250 and $3,000 per person, the gap is huge.

The poorest countries in the world often share similar problems - political instability, lack of infrastructure, limited access to education. These are 2025 data but they reflect situations that have persisted for a long time. Interesting to follow to understand global economic dynamics.