20 Least Productive Countries in the World

3. Liberia 

GDP per Hour Worked: $1 

Liberia’s economy is characterized by a low gross domestic product (GDP). The GDP per capita stood at $755 in 2022. The country’s electricity infrastructure is underdeveloped, with a high tariff of $0.54 per kWh which makes it one of the highest in the world. The government has launched the ARREST agenda, which focuses on developing key sectors such as roads, the rule of law, education, sanitation, and tourism.