I took a look at the per capita GDP figures, and it's quite striking to see the contrast. Especially in Africa, the poorest countries show really minimal income levels. South Sudan ranks first with barely $251 per person, followed by Yemen at $417 and Burundi at $490.

When looking at the entire list of the 50 poorest countries in Africa and the world, the majority are concentrated on the African continent. the DRC, Niger, Somalia, and Nigeria are all at the bottom of the ranking, with figures between $750 and $800. It's crazy to think that some regions operate with so little per person.

Even the slightly better-ranked countries remain very far behind. Kenya, Ghana, Ivory Coast... all under $3,000 per capita. This really shows the huge economic gap that exists. The 50 poorest countries in the world are mostly African, raising serious questions about economic development and global inequalities.