In this article, we will look into the 10 least developed countries in the world in 2024. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 50 Least Developed Countries in the World in 2024.
10. Burkina Faso
Human Development Index (2021): 0.449
GDP per Capita (2024): $952.37
Insider Monkey Score: 11.0 out of 100
Burkina Faso ranks among the least developed countries in the world in 2024. The country reports a GDP per capita of $952.37, as of 2024. According to the UNDP, Burkina Faso had an HDI of 0.449 in 2021.
9. Mali
Human Development Index (2021): 0.428
GDP per Capita (2024): $957.41
Insider Monkey Score: 10.5 out of 100
Located in West Africa, Mali is ranked 9th on our list. In 2021, the country reported a human development index (HDI) of 0.428. As of 2024, the country reports a GDP per capita of $957.41.
8. Yemen
Human Development Index (2021): 0.455
GDP per Capita (2024): $628.50
Insider Monkey Score: 8.5 out of 100
Yemen is a Middle Eastern country, Located in West Asia. In 2021, the country reported a human development index (HDI) of 0.455. As of 2024, the country reports a GDP per capita of $628.50.
7. Mozambique
Human Development Index (2021): 0.446
GDP per Capita (2024): $687.38
Insider Monkey Score: 8.0 out of 100
Mozambique is an East African country, ranked 7th on our list. The country reported a human development index (HDI) of 0.446 in 2021. As of 2024, it reports a GDP per capita of $687.38.
6. Chad
Human Development Index (2021): 0.394
GDP per Capita (2024): $715.52
Insider Monkey Score: 7.0 out of 100
Chad ranks 6th on our list. As of 2024, the country reports a GDP per capita of $715.52. According to the UNDP, Chad had an HDI of 0.394 in 2021.
5. Niger
Human Development Index (2021): 0.400
GDP per Capita (2024): $695.72
Insider Monkey Score: 6.5 out of 100
Niger is an underdeveloped country, located in West Africa. The country reported a human development index (HDI) of 0.4 in 2021. Niger reports a GDP per capita of $695.72, as of 2024.
4. Sierra Leone
Human Development Index (2021): 0.477
GDP per Capita (2024): $416.58
Insider Monkey Score: 6.5 out of 100
Located in West Africa, Sierra Leone is ranked 4th on our list. In 2021, the country reported a human development index (HDI) of 0.477. As of 2024, the country reports a GDP per capita of $416.58.
3. Central African Republic
Human Development Index (2021): 0.404
GDP per Capita (2024): $572.90
Insider Monkey Score: 5.5 out of 100
Central African Republic ranks 3rd on our list. As of 2024, the country reports a GDP per capita of $572.90. According to the UNDP, it had an HDI of 0.404 in 2021.
2. Burundi
Human Development Index (2021): 0.426
GDP per Capita (2024): $222.82
Insider Monkey Score: 3.0 out of 100
Located in East Africa, Burundi is one of the least developed countries in the world. The country reported a human development index of 0.426 in 2021. Burundi reports a GDP per capita of $222.82, as of 2024.
1. South Sudan
Human Development Index (2021): 0.385
GDP per Capita (2024): $479.04
Insider Monkey Score: 2.5 out of 100
South Sudan tops our list of the least developed countries in the world in 2024. As of 2024, the country reports a GDP per capita of $479.04. According to the UNDP, it had an HDI of 0.385 in 2021.
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