I looked at the ranking of the 50 poorest countries in the world in 2025, and it’s quite striking to see the economic gap. South Sudan is at the top, with only $251 GDP per capita, followed by Yemen at $417 and Burundi at $490. Truly, these figures reflect the difficult economic reality.

As you look at the list, you can see that most of these 50 poorest countries in the world are concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa. Countries such as the DRC, Niger, Somalia, and Nigeria are all near the bottom of the ranking, with per capita incomes between $743 and $807. It’s impressive to see how some regions are structurally affected by poverty.

Further down the ranking, you also find countries from South Asia and the Pacific. Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Cambodia are among these 50 poorest countries in the world, with incomes ranging from $1,177 to $2,870 per capita. The 2025 data shows that, despite some variations, these economies remain among the most fragile in the world.