The lives of its residents are significantly impacted by a variety of linked problems that are frequently faced by nations with low GDP per capita. The implications of low GDP per capita are vast and varied, ranging from restricted access to basic services to constrained growth potential. GDP per capita is a calculation that divides a country's total economic output, or GDP, by its population. The resulting figure offers an approximation of the average economic output per individual in the country. Below are the African countries at the low end of the spectrum, countries on the continent that boast ten of the lowest GDP per capita figures.

Source: Daily Nation August 31, 2023 10:07 UTC