10 Least Developed Countries in the World

1. Chad

Life expectancy at birth (in years): 52.5

Mean years of schooling: 2.6

Gross national income per capita: $1,364

Topping the list of the 25 least developed countries in the world is Chad, which is also among the poorest countries in the world. The economy of the country as well as its social performance are largely to blame for the lack of development, which in turn are due to a lack of implementation of the law and fragility of institution.

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