10 Poorest Countries in Africa

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3. Eritrea

Total GDP per capita of the country: $643

Total GDP of the country (in billions): $2

Recurrent war, famine and drought have all contributed to Eritrea’s poor economic performance and over 66% of Eritreans live below the poverty line. Most of the population in the country is employed in the agriculture sector.

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