10 Countries With Extreme Poverty

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8. Eswatini

Poverty Rate: 58.90%

Eswatini, a lower middle-income country in Southern Africa faces economic challenges due to a high level of income inequality and a high rate of unemployment. The monarchy’s control over key sectors limits opportunities for private enterprise. The country also has a huge problem with HIV and TB, which add a burden to its healthcare resources.

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