I looked at the GDP per capita figures for 2025, and it's crazy to see the huge gap between regions. The poorest countries in the world are really concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

South Sudan ranks first with only $251 per person, followed by Yemen at $417 and Burundi at $490. Honestly, it's hard to imagine. Just after, you have the Central African Republic, Malawi, Madagascar... most of the world's poorest countries are on the African continent.

What surprised me is that even countries like the DRC, Niger, and Somalia, despite their natural resources, remain stuck with GDP per capita below $800. And then you see countries like Myanmar, Nepal, and Bangladesh rounding out the list of the poorest overall.

The trend is clear: West Africa and Central Africa dominate this unflattering ranking. The economic and political challenges in these regions explain why the poorest countries in the world remain stuck in this cycle. It's a reminder of the importance of investments in infrastructure and political stability.