I took a look at the 2025 per capita GDP figures, and it's quite striking how the poorest countries in Africa are really concentrated on the continent. South Sudan tops the list with just $251 per person, followed by Yemen at $417 and Burundi at $490.

Looking at the distribution, we see that the majority of the 50 poorest countries are located in Sub-Saharan Africa. The DRC, Niger, Somalia, and Nigeria are all in the top 15 nations with the lowest per capita income. It's interesting to note that even countries like Kenya or Ghana, which are sometimes considered more advanced developing economies, remain well below $3,000 per person.

Beyond Africa, there are also Asian countries like Myanmar, Nepal, and Bangladesh on this list of the poorest countries. It's a good reminder that economic challenges are truly global, even though the concentration remains particularly strong on the African continent.