List Of Bottom 10 Poorest Countries By Lowest GDP In The World 2025: Know Where India Ranks

Poorest Countries In The World:  In 2025, the poorest nations in the world are facing brutal hardships that keep their GDP per capita among the lowest in the world. The poverty in the nation depends on several factors like political instability, violence, poor infrastructure, and no access to education and healthcare services. These poor countries largely depend on agriculture for food and other basic needs. To learn more, here’s a list of the top 10 poorest countries in the world, as of 2025, along with their low GDPs, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as of April 2025. 

List Of Bottom 10 Poorest Countries By Lowest GDP In The World 2025: 

1. South Sudan

South Sudan is still the world’s poorest country by GDP per capita. All due to decades of internal conflict since independence in 2011, which has destroyed infrastructure, displaced millions, and brutally impacted agriculture in the nation. Oil was the primary source of revenue in South Sudan, which was also impacted by war and mismanagement. The continuing instability and high inflation keep the majority of the population poor. 

2. Burundi

Burundi’s whole economy depends on agriculture, but the nation faces a lack of production due to erosion of soil, inefficient farming techniques and even overpopulation. The nation is still rebuilding itself from a civil war, political instability, corruption, and poor infrastructure. Recurring floods and a deteriorating health system are also part of major issues.

3. Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) is packed with natural resources like diamonds and gold, but corruption and armed conflict keep the fortune away from its population. Here, the vast expanses are under the control of armed groups. The development and delivery of basic services are almost impossible.

4. Yemen

Yemen is the poorest country in Asia, all due to the brutal, chronic civil war that has caused significant damage to the infrastructure and caused a humanitarian emergency. The economy lies in shambles with unemployment and food shortages. 

5. Mozambique

Mozambique is rich in natural resources, but years of conflict, disasters, and corruption have stopped economic development in the country. Poor infrastructure and rural poverty add to the problem in the area. 

6. Malawi

Malawi is a landlocked state that relies on subsistence farming, however the geopolitical location is prone to floods and droughts. Ineffective infrastructure, weak industrialisation, and poor education are som,e of the many factors responsible for the poverty here. Additionally, inefficient government and high population growth also put pressure on resources.

7. Congo (Democratic Republic)

Despite vast mineral wealth, the Democratic Republic of Congo suffers from ongoing conflict, corruption, and weak governance. Most people do not benefit from mining revenues. Violence and displacement remain major problems.

8. Somalia

Somalia has almost been destroyed by decades of war, anarchy, and drought. The absence of a stable government and continuous strife have kept the majority in poverty. Lack of necessities and infrastructure makes the situation worse here.

9. Liberia

Liberia continues to rebuild from civil wars and the Ebola epidemic. The economy is tiny and deeply dependent on agriculture and foreign assistance. Healthcare and infrastructure are also in a poor state, while the unemployment rate is high in the nation.

10. Madagascar

Madagascar's economy is majorly hampered by political instability, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental issues like deforestation and cyclones. Low-productivity agriculture employs most people, and almost 80% of the population lives in the life-threatening poverty.

India’s Rank On The List Of Poorest Countries In The World: 

India is far from the list of the poorest countries in the world. The nation of billions has become the world’s fourth-largest economy by a total of  $4.19 trillion in GDP,surpassing Japan. However, the nation’s per capita income remains low compared to developed countries, due to its large population and uneven income distribution. Despite this, India’s per capita GDP has nearly doubled since 2013–14, which highlights steady progress.

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