Burundi is the world’s poorest country, with a GDP per capita, PPP of $950.90. It has almost 14.8 million people and is growing at a rate of 2.77%, making it one of the fastest-growing countries …

Jan 10, 2023 · Although the civil war ended over 15 years ago, the world's poorest country is wrought with endemic corruption and security concerns. Cities lack infrastructure, with very limited access to electricity, sanitation, and clean water. Most residents complete only three years of education, and there are 740 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Scores in the MPI range from 0.000 (least multidimensional poverty) to 1.000 (most multidimensional poverty). OECD poverty rates are displyed as a percentage of the population and are calculated using the measure “Poverty rate based on disposable income, 50% of the national median disposable income”.

Jan 8, 2025 · The 10 Most Indebted Countries by Debt-to-GDP Ratio in 2025. 1. South Sudan, Republic of. GDP Per Capita: $960. South Sudan, located in East Africa, is the world’s poorest country. Around 67% of its population, nearly 7 out of 10 people, live below the international poverty line. Most cities lack basic infrastructure, such as electricity ...

Almost all national poverty lines in developing economies are anchored to the cost of a food bundle - based on the prevailing national diet of the poor - that provides adequate nutrition for good health and normal activity, plus an allowance for nonfood spending.

Nov 6, 2024 · Below is a list of the top 20 poorest countries in the world: Afghanistan’s poverty stems from decades of conflict, including foreign invasions, civil wars, and insurgencies. Continuous instability has ravaged infrastructure, undermined institutional development, and deterred foreign investment.

Apr 24, 2024 · At Concern, we go where we are needed most in our fight against extreme poverty. But where is that, exactly? What determines the world’s poorest countries isn’t as clear-cut as dollars and cents.

May 6, 2024 · The numbers are striking: in the 10 richest countries in the world the average yearly per-capita purchasing power it is over $110,000, in the 10 poorest is less than $1,500. The worst part is that poverty is often likely to foster more poverty.

Sep 18, 2024 · This investigation into the world's poorest countries paints a sobering picture of the disparities in wealth and prospects that exist between different regions. This analysis is crucial as it helps to inform policy decisions, charitable strategies, …

Aug 11, 2023 · Somalia is one of the poorest countries in Africa and in the world. About 70% of the population lives below the international poverty line. The number of the poor is particularly higher in rural areas. For many years, Somalia has had to contend with an underfunded infrastructure and extreme poverty. Recurrent famine has placed another burden on ...