I took a look at the per capita GDP figures for 2025, and honestly, it's quite revealing. South Sudan remains the poorest country in the world with only $251 per person. Just after, Yemen is at $417 and Burundi at $490.

What struck me is the concentration of countries facing economic difficulties. Sub-Saharan Africa overwhelmingly dominates this list, with familiar names: the DRC, Niger, Somalia, Nigeria around $750-$800. Madagascar, Sudan, Mozambique—all below $700.

Looking a bit higher, we see countries like Rwanda, Ethiopia, Togo starting to surpass $1,000. And then there are Myanmar, Nepal, Timor-Leste in this lower range. Near the bottom of the list, India is at $2,878, Ivory Coast at $2,872, Cambodia at $2,870.

These gaps are huge. When you see that some countries struggle to reach $300 and others approach $3,000, it really highlights the global economic inequalities.