Poorest Countries in the World by GDP per Capita (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
GDP per capita reveals stark global inequality. Here are the 25 poorest countries in 2026, where economic output per person remains critically low.
South Sudan leads with gdp per capita (usd) of $369.
Yemen, Rep. ranks #2 at $401.
Afghanistan ranks #3 at $417.
Burundi ranks #4 at $618.
Central African Republic ranks #5 at $651.
Bottom 25 Countries by GDP per Capita (USD)
| # | Country | GDP per Capita (USD) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Sudan | $369 | 2026 |
| 2 |  Yemen, Rep. | $401 | 2026 |
| 3 |  Afghanistan | $417 | 2024 |
| 4 |  Burundi | $618 | 2026 |
| 5 |  Central African Republic | $651 | 2026 |
| 6 |  Madagascar | $653 | 2026 |
| 7 |  Mozambique | $720 | 2026 |
| 8 |  Malawi | $721 | 2026 |
| 9 |  Sudan | $763 | 2026 |
| 10 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | $798 | 2026 |
| 11 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | $801 | 2026 |
| 12 |  Niger | $864 | 2026 |
| 13 |  Gambia, The | $925 | 2026 |
| 14 |  Liberia | $956 | 2026 |
| 15 |  Lesotho | $1,024 | 2026 |
| 16 |  Sierra Leone | $1,033 | 2026 |
| 17 |  Rwanda | $1,069 | 2026 |
| 18 |  Mali | $1,094 | 2026 |
| 19 |  Ethiopia | $1,124 | 2026 |
| 20 |  Myanmar | $1,176 | 2026 |
| 21 |  Chad | $1,209 | 2026 |
| 22 |  Togo | $1,215 | 2026 |
| 23 |  Burkina Faso | $1,246 | 2026 |
| 24 |  Guinea-Bissau | $1,342 | 2026 |
| 25 |  Nigeria | $1,378 | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest gdp per capita (usd) in 2026?
South Sudan has the lowest gdp per capita (usd) at $369 in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 192 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.