In the ranking of the poorest countries in the world, you can include several dozen titles. The causes of such a disastrous state can be different: limited resources, an unfavorable climate, constant clashes of political interests, revolutions and other adverse factors. History shows that only radical measures can change the situation.
Top 10 poorest countries on earth
Often people do not appreciate the benefits that they possess and enjoy. Rating of the poorest countries in the world is designed to demonstrate how much worse the situation in the country and in each of the families can be.
On the Internet, there are often heartbreaking shots in which emaciated, dressed in rags, children greedily drink dirty water from a puddle. Unfortunately, not all of these photos are staged. Many of the heroes of photo selections consider the dry crust of bread the best treat for themselves. What to say about the delights of modern cooking and healthy food, which they have not even heard.
Madagascar
Currently, Madagascar ranks 10th in the ranking of the poorest countries. Together with its capital Antananarivo, the country shows a low indicator of the level of welfare of its citizens. The figure hovers around $ 1,462. For comparison, America's GDP is more than 77 trillion 845 billion dollars.
In 1960, the country gained independence from France and ceased to be its colony. In a short time, the economic condition of Madagascar deteriorated sharply. The main source of income for the country is agriculture and textile industry. It can be noted that Madagascar is one of the tourist destinations, but development in this area is insignificant. 
In 2007, the government saw the prospect of mining. If the leadership succeeds in effectively developing this direction, then perhaps Madagascar will improve its economic condition and leave this rating.
Eritrea
Eritrea is in 9th place. Dictatorship as a political system has a negative impact on the economic situation of the country. The basis for the existence of the state is its army. Military duty imposed on almost the entire population, regardless of gender. Education at the institute is very expensive, but this is the only way to avoid military service.
Foreigners do not have access to most of the country, so this direction is not very interesting for tourists. Local people are engaged in agriculture, but the impact of this activity is small. The land here is not fertile, but the list of crops capable of growing on such lands is extremely short.
In addition, livestock has recently begun to develop in Eritrea. The main focus is on poultry farming and raising dairy cattle. Fishing is also developing commercially. In these conditions, the country's GDP is equal to 1297 US dollars.
Guinea
In 8th place is Guinea. The population of the country is 11 million people. Surprisingly, the country is characterized by colossal natural wealth, which does not help people to get out of poverty. In the depths of Guinea, you can find endless reserves:
- bauxite;
- gold;
- uranium and others.
Obviously, the country lacks a competent leader. In addition, Guinea is constantly shaken by the revolution. Political instability does not allow the economy to develop. A quarter of the local population are engaged in agriculture. They actively grow cocoa beans, rice, bananas, manioc, corn. Most of the crop is exported, but the profit is minimal.
There is industry in Guinea. Attempt of the IMF to contribute to the development of this industry has not brought visible results. The country's GDP is 1214 US dollars.
Mozambique
7th place in the ranking went to Mozambique. Once the state was a Portuguese colony, but after independence, the level of citizens' well-being began to decline sharply. Planned economy and the communist system did not benefit the country. The regulation of the economy is at a low level; the agrarian reform carried out earlier was also unsuccessful. In addition, the war, which lasted until 1992, caused significant damage. All this led to the fact that the current level of GDP is 1186 US dollars.
Malawi
On the 6th place is Malawi, which has large deposits of minerals. Nevertheless, the majority of citizens live far beyond the poverty line, and no one develops deposits. About 90% of the local population is engaged in agriculture. Industry in the country is represented by small enterprises that are engaged in the processing of tobacco and tea.
In addition to the decline of the economy in Malawi, a minimum level of longevity is noted. The size of GDP here is 1124 US dollars.
Niger
5th place is occupied by Niger with its capital in the city of Niamey. Despite significant uranium reserves, the country is in distress. Until the 1980s, mining operations were very active, and the country was the second in the world in uranium supplies.But after uranium fell significantly, foreign investors left the country and a decline in wealth began. After that, agriculture took the first place. The main crop grown is millet. Now the state’s GDP is 1,080 US dollars.
Liberia
In 4th place is Liberia, with a population of just 4.2 million. Most of the locals live on income from the registration of foreign courts. At the same time, almost three quarters of the population do not have official work.
The country's interior is rich in minerals, but no one mines them. The production specializes in wood and rubber, which are exported. Despite the high tourist potential, tourists rarely come here - they are scared away by poorly developed infrastructure. The country's GDP is only 873 dollars.
Burundi
3rd place went to Burundi. The country made it to the list thanks to countless coups and political instability. The state is mired in corruption and lawlessness. The soil in Burundi is quite fertile, but only half of it is used for its intended purpose in agriculture. There has also been a slight development of cattle breeding. More recently, the industry began to develop here. At the same time, GDP is still at the level of $ 818.
Congo
2nd place is occupied by the Congo. This country for many years is in the top of the ranking of the poorest countries in the world. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, like a number of previous countries, is endowed with tremendous reserves in its depths. Unfortunately, the protracted war simply did not leave citizens and state leaders time to develop deposits. It was only in 2002 that the invaluable reserves began to be developed thanks to the investments of foreign companies. Congo’s main potential is the extraction of gold, cobalt and diamonds. All this is in perspective, and at the moment the GDP is only 770 US dollars.
The poorest country in the ranking
Every year several countries compete for the right to be considered the poorest country in the world. In 2018, the Central African Republic became the leader of this unpleasant rating.
The plight in this place is provoked by endless coups and revolutions. The vast majority of conflicts are triggered by outside factors. Incomes of the local population stem from agriculture, which is also not able to demonstrate active development for the above reasons. Locals sell the few resources that they can get, as well as fishing.
There are several light industry enterprises in the CAR, where a small part of the population is employed. The size of GDP in the country can be expressed in 630 US dollars.
Many countries in the world are in poor condition. Often, the world community only makes one-off actions, showing ostentatious kindness. At the same time, the powerful of this world, which is not obvious to the average person, only share the few resources that an impoverished country has.
