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

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4. Guinea-Bissau

Poverty Rate: 69.3%

Ever since its independence in 1974, Guinea-Bissau has been subject to political instability. This has led to its citizens being deprived of developments in terms of infrastructure and healthcare. Due to this, the country has a chronic malnutrition rate of over 25% and an increased infant mortality rate.

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