In this article, we will be taking a look at the 10 poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita. To read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to see the 35 Poorest Countries in Africa Based on 2023 GDP Per Capita.
10. Madagascar
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,910
GDP (2023): $56.75 Billion
Madagascar is located on the southeastern coast of Africa and has a GDP of $56.75 billion. Madagascar has a GDP per capita of $1,910 and ranks among the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita.
9. Chad
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,810
GDP (2023): $32.38 Billion
Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa with a GDP of $32.38 billion. With a GDP per capita of $1,810, Chad ranks ninth among the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita.
8. Liberia
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,790
GDP (2023): $9.72 Billion
Located in West Africa, Liberia borders Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire. The country has a GDP of $9.72 billion and a GDP per capita of $1,790. Liberia is one of the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita.
7. Malawi
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,670
GDP (2023): $37.92 Billion
Malawi is located in East Africa with a GDP of $37.92 billion. With a population of 22.73 million and a GDP per capita of $1,670, Malawi is ranked seventh among Africa’s poorest countries based on 2023 GDP per capita.
6. Mozambique
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,580
GDP (2023): $53.71 Billion
Mozambique is situated in Southeast Africa having a GDP of $53.71 billion. Mozambique has a GDP per capita of $1,580 and is one of the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita.
5. Niger
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,580
GDP (2023): $42.74 Billion
Niger has a GDP per capita of $1,580 and is one of the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita. Niger has a GDP of $42.74 billion.
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,510
GDP (2023): $150.88 Billion
Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa and is about the same size as Western Europe. The country has a GDP of $150.88 billion and a GDP of $1,510. Democratic Republic of the Congo is placed fourth among the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita.
3. Central African Republic
GDP Per Capita (2023): $1,110
GDP (2023): $5.68 Billion
The Central African Republic is one of the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita. The Central African Republic has a GDP of $5.68 billion and a GDP per capita of $1,110.
2. Burundi
GDP Per Capita (2023): $890.81
GDP (2023): $11.55 Billion
Located in East Africa, Burundi has a GDP of $11.55 billion. With a population of 12.98 million and a GDP per capita of $890.18, Burundi is placed second among the poorest countries in Africa based on 2023 GDP per capita.
1. South Sudan
GDP Per Capita (2023): $475.81
GDP (2023): $7.14 Billion
South Sudan is not only the poorest country in Africa but also the poorest country in the world. South Sudan has a GDP of $7.14 billion and a GDP of $475.81.
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