10 Least Developed Countries in the World Heading into 2024

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6. Chad

HDI Ranking: 190 

GDP Per Capita: $716 

Composite Score: 6

Chad confronts a complex set of challenges, encompassing poverty and unemployment, which pose a significant risk of pushing millions more into impoverished conditions. Urgent reforms are imperative across multiple sectors, including oil, infrastructure, and education, to facilitate economic transformation and enhance resilience. Presently, 30.9% of Chad’s population lives on less than $2.15 a day, while its harsh climate exacerbates agricultural difficulties, further heightening food insecurity.

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