Multiple outlets report a ranking of the world’s 10 poorest countries based on GDP per capita. According to the lists cited, Burundi is placed first as the poorest country, recording the lowest GDP per capita figure at $994.23.
The reporting highlights that the ranking largely features African countries. One outlet adds that the figures are measured using purchasing power parity (PPP), indicating the measure adjusts for differences in price levels across countries. It also notes that Nigeria appears farther down the list, at 56th, with a reported GDP per capita of $9,532.92, reflecting how countries can move substantially in such cross-country comparisons depending on the metric used.
