The Poorest Countries in the World 2018

Niger (GDP per Capita- $ 409.14)

It has been named after the river Niger and is situated in the western parts of Africa. Around 80% of the country is covered by the Sahara Desert. The remaining portion of the country is affected by frequent droughts. High fertility rates combined with low yields in agriculture had further burdened the economy of Niger. Moreover, the healthcare facility and education sector are in poor conditions. With deposits of Uranium, it can improve its economy up to an extent. It has the largest accumulation of Uranium but due to a decrease in demand for Uranium, the country is left with minimum options for development. Most of the government’s budget is dependable on external resources.