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Mapped: The 25 Poorest Countries in the World
The Briefing
- The poorest country in the world is Burundi with a GDP per capita of $264
- Nearly all of the world’s poorest countries are in Africa, though Haiti, Tajikistan, Yemen, and Afghanistan are notable exceptions
Mapped: The 25 Poorest Countries in the World
Having looked at the richest countries in the world, which nations are at the bottom of the list in terms of GDP per capita, in nominal terms?
This map looks at the world’s 25 poorest countries by this metric.
Country | GDP per capita (USD) |
---|---|
🇧🇮 Burundi | $263.67 |
🇸🇸 South Sudan | $303.15 |
🇲🇼 Malawi | $399.10 |
🇲🇿 Mozambique | $455.01 |
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) | $456.89 |
🇨🇫 Central African Republic | $480.50 |
🇦🇫 Afghanistan | $499.44 |
🇲🇬 Madagascar | $514.85 |
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | $518.47 |
🇳🇪 Niger | $535.83 |
🇪🇷 Eritrea | $585.16 |
🇹🇩 Chad | $639.85 |
🇾🇪 Yemen | $645.13 |
🇱🇷 Liberia | $653.60 |
🇹🇬 Togo | $690.28 |
🇭🇹 Haiti | $732.07 |
🇸🇩 Sudan | $734.60 |
🇬🇲 The Gambia | $746.33 |
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | $766.75 |
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | $768.83 |
🇷🇼 Rwanda | $823.40 |
🇹🇯 Tajikistan | $833.55 |
🇲🇱 Mali | $899.22 |
🇺🇬 Uganda | $915.35 |
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $921.85 |
All but four of these countries are located on the African continent.
Additionally, all of the 25 poorest countries, with the exception of Zimbabwe and Tajikistan, are considered Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by the UN. LDCs are categorized by criteria based on per capita income, human assets (such as education level), and economic vulnerability. Today, more than 75% of the population in LDCs live below the poverty line.
For added perspective, the average GDP per capita of all developing economies and emerging markets globally is $5,172.
Emerging Markets
Developing countries, while having much smaller economies, have one thing that the richest countries don’t have: immense room for economic growth.
Most of the poorest countries’ strongest industries are agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and so on, and the world is heavily reliant on the flow of raw materials and resources coming from developing nations.
Focusing on the African countries listed, the economic potential is significant. Africa’s infrastructure is currently improving at a rapid rate, opening the door for foreign direct investment and increased capacity for industrialization. In large part, this progress is thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative and investment in multiple African countries.
Another signal of Africa’s potential is the extremely large share of young people on the continent. Here’s a look at the five countries in the world with the highest shares of their population aged younger than 15, all of which are in Africa:
- 🇳🇪 Niger: 49.8%
- 🇲🇱 Mali: 47.3%
- 🇹🇩 Chad: 46.8%
- 🇦🇴 Angola: 46.6%
- 🇺🇬 Uganda: 46.5%
In Niger, an astounding near half of the population is under the age of 15 years old. This could translate into a large future workforce, a growing domestic market, and potential for innovation and economic progress.
Overall, while today the poorest countries still have extremely low standards of living, the economic potential is there for future growth.
Where does this data come from?
Source: IMF
Details: GDP per capita is measured in $USD, 2020.
Datastream
The 10 Longest Range EVs for 2023
This infographic lists 10 of the longest range EVs currently for sale in the U.S. in 2023. The Lucid Air takes first place at 516 miles.

The Briefing
- EV models with over 300 miles (480 km) of range are becoming more common in the United States
- The Lucid Air (Grand Touring trim) has the highest EPA range at 516 miles (830 km)
The 10 Longest Range EVs for 2023
Range anxiety is frequently cited as one of the biggest turnoffs of electric vehicles (EVs).
Even as recent as 2021, the average range of an EV was just 217 miles (349 km), falling significantly short from the average gas car’s range of 413 miles (665 km). Thankfully, as this infographic shows, EVs with over 300 miles of range are becoming more common.
Below are the top 10 EVs for 2023, ranked by their EPA combined driving range. For further context, we’ve also included price. These values are for the specific trim that achieves the stated range. In some cases, more expensive trims are available but have a lower range (e.g. Tesla Plaid).
Model | EPA Combined Driving Range | Price* |
---|---|---|
Lucid Air | 516 mi (830 km) | $138,000 |
Tesla Model S | 405 mi (652 km) | $84,990 |
Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 361 mi (581 km) | $45,500 |
Tesla Model 3 | 358 mi (576 km) | $55,990 |
Mercedes-Benz EQS | 350 mi (563 km) | $104,400 |
Tesla Model X | 348 mi (560 km) | $94,990 |
Tesla Model Y | 330 mi (531 km) | $52,990 |
GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 329 mi (529 km) | $110,295 |
Rivian R1T | 328 mi (528 km) | $74,800 |
BMW iX | 324 mi (521 km) | $87,100 |
*Most recent prices available as of April 2023
Note that the EV market is rapidly evolving, and the data in this table has a limited shelf life. For example, Rivian is releasing a battery option dubbed the “Max pack” which promises up to 400 miles, but is not yet EPA rated.
Where Does This Data Come From?
Source: Car and Driver (range), manufacturer websites (price)
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