10 Poorest Countries in Africa 2018

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC – $377

The war in CAR has significantly affected their economy. Although they have a profitable timber industry and diamond mines, corruption has left this country very poor. Their GDP per capita is $377.

3. BURUNDI – $295.1

Burundi is another country that has been affected by civil wars. The poor quality of soil, the lack of erosion and the underdeveloped manufacturing economy are the other reasons for the stagnant economy. The GDP per capita is $295.1

2. MALAWI – $253

This is one of the poorest countries in Africa. The majority of Malawians leave in rural areas and the GDP per capita is $253.

1. SOMALIA – $128.1

Based on its GDP per capita of $128.1 which is, Somalia is the poorest nation in Africa and the world. The major problem in Somalia is the incessant war.