10 Least Developed Countries in the World Heading into 2024

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3. Niger

HDI Ranking: 189

GDP Per Capita: $533

Composite Score: 3

Niger experienced significant economic recovery in 2022, primarily propelled by agriculture and consumer spending, resulting in an 11.5% increase in GDP. Nonetheless, it grapples with challenges, including security concerns, vulnerability to climate change, and possible delays in oil production. The country’s livestock sector, a substantial contributor to GDP, often faces climate-related disruptions, notably droughts, impacting a considerable portion of the population.

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