What is the poorest country in the world.?

The identification of the poorest country in the world can vary slightly depending on the source and the specific economic metrics used. Here are the different perspectives from the sources provided:

Using GDP per Capita (Nominal)

• According to Focus Economics, the poorest country in the world in 2025 is Afghanistan, with a GDP per capita forecast of USD 4341.

Using GDP per Capita (PPP - Purchasing Power Parity)

• A source from Sapa-usa.org indicates that South Sudan is the poorest country, with a GDP-PPP per capita of $4552.
• World Population Review suggests that Burundi is the poorest country, with a GDP-PPP per capita of $780 and a gross national income per capita of $220 using the Atlas Method3.

Given these different metrics and sources, the consensus is not uniform, but here are the top contenders:

• Afghanistan (nominal GDP per capita: USD 434)1
• South Sudan (GDP-PPP per capita: $455)2
• Burundi (GDP-PPP per capita: $780 and GNI per capita: $220)3

Each source highlights different aspects of poverty and economic hardship, but all agree that these countries face severe economic challenges.