World's Poorest Countries by GDP per Capita, 2023

22 Oct,2023

South Sudan has the lowest GDP per capita PPP, with only $515.75.

South Sudan 

Burundi follows closely with a GDP per capita PPP of $891.

Burundi

The Central African Republic ranks third with $1,130 in GDP per capita PPP.

Central African Republic 

Somalia has a GDP per capita PPP of $1,370, making it one of the world's poorest nations.

Somalia

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a GDP per capita PPP of $1,474.

Democratic Republic of the Congo 

Mozambique follows with $1,556 in GDP per capita PPP.

Mozambique

Niger has a GDP per capita PPP of $1,600, facing economic challenges due to limited resources.

Niger

Malawi's GDP per capita PPP is $1,682, with a reliance on rain-fed agriculture.

Malawi

Chad has a GDP per capita PPP of $1,797, despite substantial oil reserves.

Chad

Liberia rounds out the list with a GDP per capita PPP of $1,798, marked by past conflicts and instability.

Liberia