Top 10 poorest countries in the world as African countries dominate

Global Finance Magazine has ranked the world's poorest countries based on their GDP per capita measured in purchasing power parity (PPP), with Burundi recording the lowest figure on the list.

Nigeria ranks 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries by GDP-PPP per capita in 2026. Discover the full list and how other African nations compare.

Daytime temperatures could drop below 10C across the UK at the start of September, weather models suggest, as Met Office forecasters say thunderstorms are on the cards