GDP per capita, which represents the average economic output per person, is a crucial measure of a country’s economic well-being. In 2025, many African nations remain at the bottom of the global rankings due to a mix of political instability, conflicts, and limited access to natural resources.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) ranks these countries as the poorest in Africa by GDP per capita:
Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita ($) |
---|---|---|
1 | South Sudan | 960.24 |
2 | Burundi | 1,010.00 |
3 | Central African Republic | 1,310.00 |
4 | Malawi | 1,760.00 |
5 | Mozambique | 1,790.00 |
6 | Somalia | 1,900.00 |
7 | Congo | 1,900.00 |
8 | Liberia | 2,000.00 |
9 | Madagascar | 2,060.00 |
10 | Niger | 2,080.00 |
According to the Africa Center, Africa now hosts over 48% of the world’s internally displaced persons (IDPs), with numbers doubling since 2018. Displacement and food insecurity remain significant hurdles to economic progress.
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