Top 8 Most Underdeveloped Countries In The World In 2023

5. Mozambique

Composite Ranking: 5

Despite its significant natural resources, Mozambique grapples with high poverty rates and inequality. Recurrent climatic shocks, a high disease burden, and political instability hinder the nation’s development. Struggling with the aftermath of a civil war and infectious diseases, Mozambique relies on U.S. aid for health improvements and food insecurity mitigation.