5 Most Unstable Countries in the World

4. Republic of South Sudan

Fragility Score: 108.4

The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked Eastern African country. It gained independence from Sudan in 2005 and was recognized six years later in 2011. South Sudan has a $13.6 billion economy and a low GDP per capita of $934. South Sudan is one of the youngest members of the United Nations too and is in a constant state of war with armed groups within its territory. South Sudan also saw a civil war between 2013 and 2020, and elections that were initially to be held in 2015 have been delayed to 2024.