The Poorest Countries in the World 2018

Gambia (GDP per Capita- $490.6)

One of the smallest countries located in the western parts of Africa is surrounded by Senegal. The population of the country is 1.8 million and more than 50% of the mass is living under poverty line. The financial instability which has been haunting the nation for years had crippled the economy. Agriculture and fishing are the main occupations in the country. Due to bad weather conditions, the yield from farming is low and limited to few seasons. Major funding is contributed by the World Bank and IMF. Apart from the international bodies various other external sources and banks in the country also support the country financially. The standard of living and healthcare is also on the back foot in Gambia.