I took a look at the 2025 GDP per capita figures, and it's quite striking. South Sudan remains the poorest country in the world, with just $251 per person. It's crazy when you think about it.

The top 10 poorest countries are mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yemen at $417, Burundi at $490, the DRC at $743... The numbers speak for themselves. You also see Southeast Asian countries like Myanmar and Timor-Leste on this list of the poorest nations.

What surprises me is that even with global economic growth, the gap remains huge. Meanwhile, some African countries like Senegal, Kenya, and Ghana are just starting to surpass $2,000. Clearly, there's still a long way to go for many regions.