I took a look at the 2025 PIB par habitant figures, and it’s really striking to see the gap between the world’s poorest countries. South Sudan tops the list with only $251 per person, followed by Yemen at $417. It’s crazy how these numbers show the real global economic inequalities.



Looking more closely, you mainly find African countries at the top of the list of the poorest countries. The DRC, Niger, Somalia, and Nigeria are all in the top ten, with incomes between $743 and $807. Sub-Saharan Africa really concentrates most of the most fragile economies.

What surprised me was seeing Asian countries like Myanmar, Nepal, and Bangladesh also included on this list of the poorest countries. India also ranks relatively low at $2,878. It shows that poverty is truly a global problem, not just limited to one region. The 2025 data reflect economic challenges that persist despite development efforts.
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