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  1. WorldAtlas
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    The 15 Poorest Countries in the World - WorldAtlas

    • The small, landlocked country of Burundi, gained independence from Belgium in 1962 but is still ridden with violence. In 1965 there was the infamous Hutu-Tutsi ethnic conflict. Although the civil war ended over … See more

    South Sudan - $993.23

    South Sudan was born out of an agreement that ended Africa's longest-running civil warand formed on July 9, 2011, from Sudan's ten southernmost territories. It is the world's … See more

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    Central African Republic - $1,140

    Central African Republic is the third poorest by GDP/capita but the world's hungriestwith the 2018 Global Hunger Index (GHI) indicating "extremely alarming" levels. The majority of t… See more

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    Somalia - $1,370

    The country in the "Horn of Africa" is full of poverty and wrecked with violence from decades-worth of conflict while the government focused on security. By the time troop… See more

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    The Democratic Republic of The Congo - $1,420

    The Democratic Republic of the Congois home to over 80 million hectares of arable land, thousands of minerals, and valuable metals. It is also the world’s largest producer o… See more

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    Is Africa's oldest Republic the poorest country in the world?
    Africa’s oldest republic has ranked amongst the poorest countries in the world for many years. Expectations were high when the former football star George Weah became president in 2018.
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    South Sudan - $993.23
    Central African Republic - $1,140
    Somalia - $1,370
    The Democratic Republic of The Congo - $1,420
    Is Africa's oldest Republic the poorest country in the world?
     
  1. South Sudan
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    The world’s poorest country is South Sudan, which suffers from extreme poverty. This North African nation has been torn apart by civil war and political instability. Violent crimes, such as armed robberies and shootings, are common throughout the country.

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    South Sudan has the highest poverty rate at 82.3%, indicating severe economic challenges and a need for significant humanitarian and developmental aid.

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    Where are the poorest countries in the world?
    Meanwhile, the second and third lowest per capita GDPs belong to Sierra Leone and Malawi, also from Africa, both nearly $200 more than Burundi. All 20 of the world’s poorest countries, except for Yemen, are located on the African continent.

    Ranked: The 25 Poorest Countries by GDP per Capita - Visual Capitalist

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    What challenges do the world's poorest countries face?
    The world’s poorest countries exhibit similar challenges at the root of their impoverished states and trends of no foreseeable respite. Many stay locked in poverty with corrupt governments, a lack of essential services, and further hindrance by climate change and tumultuous events worldwide.

    The 15 Poorest Countries in the World - WorldAtlas

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    Is Africa's oldest Republic the poorest country in the world?
    Africa’s oldest republic has ranked amongst the poorest countries in the world for many years. Expectations were high when the former football star George Weah became president in 2018.

    Poorest Countries in the World 2024 | Global Finance Magazine

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    Is Central African Republic the world's poorest country?
    For more than a decade, the people of the Central African Republic have faced bouts of sectarian violence that have displaced approximately 1 in 4 residents. ranked as the world's poorest country. While it now sits at #3, that doesn't mean the needs are any less dire.

    The world’s 10 poorest countries - Concern Worldwide

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    Is Yemen a poor country?
    8. Yemen Nearly a decade of conflict, combined with the effects of climate change, has left nearly 80% of Yemenis living below the poverty line, making it the “poorest” country in the Middle East (and the only country on this list not located in Africa).

    The world’s 10 poorest countries in 2024 - Concern Worldwide

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    How many poor countries in the world are African?
    Soberingly, 19 of the 20 poorest countries in the world are African. To advance economically, most require funds and political stability to help modernize and expand relevant industries and trade for social progress and financial stability.

    The 15 Poorest Countries in the World - WorldAtlas

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  3. Global Finance Magazine
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    Poorest Countries in the World 2024 - Global Finance Magazine

  4. Concern Worldwide
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    The world’s 10 poorest countries in 2024 - Concern Worldwide

  5. World Population Review
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    Poorest Countries in the World 2024 - World Population Review

  6. WorldAtlas
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    Where Are The Poorest Places In The World? - WorldAtlas

  7. Wikipedia
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    List of countries by percentage of population living in poverty

  8. Concern Worldwide
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    The world’s 10 poorest countries in 2024 | Concern …

    Apr 24, 2024 · Nearly a decade of conflict, combined with the effects of climate change, has left nearly 80% of Yemenis living below the poverty line, making it the “poorest” country in the Middle East (and the only country on this list not …

  9. Our World in Data
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    Total population living in extreme poverty by world …

    Oct 7, 2024 · To measure poverty globally, however, we need to apply a poverty line that is consistent across countries. This is the goal of the International Poverty Line of $2.15 per day – shown in red in the chart – which is set by the …

  10. Visual Capitalist
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    Mapped: The 25 Poorest Countries in the World

    Apr 22, 2021 · The poorest country in the world is Burundi with a GDP per capita of $264; Nearly all of the world’s poorest countries are in Africa, though Haiti, Tajikistan, Yemen, and Afghanistan are notable exceptions

  11. Visual Capitalist
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    Ranked: The 25 Poorest Countries by GDP per Capita

    Mar 29, 2023 · All 20 of the world’s poorest countries, except for Yemen, are located on the African continent. This data points to the potential impacts of colonization, and later on globalization , that continue to have long-lasting …