10 Poorest Countries in the World

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6. Gambia

Total GDP (in billions): $2.0

GDP Per Capita: $772

5 Year CAGR: 6.3%

Gambia is a small country, about 10% smaller than Connecticut but with a population of 2.5 million. While it is still among the poorest countries in the world, Gambia, which is heavily dependent on agriculture, has displayed a very healthy CAGR over the past 5 years, which might make it ripe for investment.

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