World’s 10 Poorest Countries Based on Percentage of Population Below Poverty Line

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1. Equatorial Guinea 

Poverty Rate: 76.8%

Despite being the third richest African country in terms of per capita income which stands at $8,462, Equatorial Guinea has a staggering poverty rate of 76.8%. This is primarily because of incredibly high levels of income inequality. A vast majority of people in the country do not have access to basic services, like education, healthcare, and sanitation. 

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