10 Least Developed Countries in the World

4. Burkina Faso

Life expectancy at birth (in years): 59.3

Mean years of schooling : 2.1

Gross national income per capita: $2,118

The Sahelian country has limited natural resources where the economy is based on agriculture, while more than 40% of the total population lives below the poverty line. In early 2022, a coup took place in Burkina Faso, which resulted in the African Union and Economic Community of West African States suspending the country from decision-making bodies. The nation has also struggled with terrorist attacks which have ensured that instability persists in the region.