The Poorest Countries In The World

World economics is a weird thing. Well, actually it’s kind of like regular people economics but on a much larger scale and with much larger numbers. And just like people, countries can be either rich or poor.

Let’s take a look at some of the poorest countries in the world, determined by the one true factor: GDP per capita (based on numbers for 2019).

Haiti
Haiti is still ravaged by the massive earthquake that hit them almost 10 years ago. Their economy hasn’t really recovered from it, to say the least. At an annual income per capita of $923, I doubt they’ll be able to fix much of their problems.

Ethiopia
This African country is sadly most known for its famine and poverty. Despite it not being the worst country on this list with a GDP per capita of 1123 dollars, it’s still not doing too good. It is a very strong economic grower however, having its GDP rise about 7-8% for several years on end now, with similar projections for the future.

DR Congo
DR Congo is the poorest country in the world with a GDP per capita of only $475. This country has been ravaged by civil war and corruption for decades, which is keeping the money in the pockets of the few and out of the economy.

Tajikistan
Tajikistan is one of the middle eastern countries whose economy is really suffering from the long wars that have been playing out in the region. Currently this country has a GDP per capita of only 861 dollars.