20 Poorest Countries in Africa

Africa is the world’s poorest and least developed continent; most of its countries are underdeveloped and rely on traditional sources of revenue such as agriculture and mining, which lack modern technologies. Terrorism, smuggling, and corruption are big blemishes on the countries that are still underdeveloped.

Africa is home to 54 countries with a many languages, and 36% of the population lives on less than $1 per day. Congo is the world’s poorest country, with an annual income per capita of US $300. According to a recent poll, Africa has the world’s fastest-expanding economy (in some regions of the continent). Burundi was the poorest country in the world in 2011, yet its income increased from $300 to $400.

List of 20 Poorest Countries in Africa
RankName of the CountriesGDP(PPP) Per CapitalYear
1Congo, Democratic Republic of the$3002011
2Burundi$4002011
3Liberia$4002011
4Zimbabwe$5002011
5Somalia$6002010
6Eritrea$7002011
7Sierra Leone$8002011
8Central African Republic$8002011
9Niger$8002011
10Malawi$9002011
11Madagascar$9002011
12Togo$9002011
13Ethiopia$1,1002011
14Guinea$1,1002011
15Mozambique$1,1002011
16Guinea-Bissau$1,1002011
17Comoros$1,2002011
18Rwanda$1,3002011
19Mali$1,3002011
20Burkina Faso$1,5002011

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