5 Countries with the Lowest Minimum Wage in the World

2. Ethiopia

Minimum Hourly Wage: $0.23

Ethiopia is categorized as the 2nd most populous country in the African region and the fastest-growing economy in the region. Ethiopia has a gross national income of $1,020, thus making it one of the poorest countries in the world. It aims to get a lower-middle-income country by 2025. The average minimum hourly wage in Ethiopia is ETB 12.67, approximately $0.23 per hour.