The Poorest Countries in the World 2018

Liberia (GDP per Capita- $491.65)

It has been declared by the UN that Liberia is a food deficit nation. Situated in the western parts of Africa, Liberia had been badly affected by the civil wars which ran for 14 years. It has started in 1999 and lasted till 2003, leaving the country badly fragmented. Most of the resources were wasted in the decade long civil war, shattering the economy of the country. Therefore, the citizens are depended on agriculture and it serves as the major occupation for them. More than 70% of the population is living below the poverty line. Even the income generation per person is going down and is a matter of serious concern.