I took a look at the latest economic data, and it's really striking to see the wealth gap worldwide. The 50 poorest countries in the world have figures that are dizzying when examined in detail.

South Sudan ranks first with just $251 GDP per capita, followed by Yemen at $417 and Burundi at $490. Most of these countries are in Sub-Saharan Africa, which really highlights the economic challenges of the continent. The DRC, Niger, Somalia, and Nigeria are also on the list, all with figures below $900.

What struck me is that beyond the top 15, there are also countries in South Asia and the Pacific like Myanmar, Nepal, Cambodia, and India with around $2,900. Even though this is slightly better than the poorest African countries, it remains extremely low compared to global standards.

At the end of this list of the 50 poorest countries in the world, we find Ivory Coast with $2,872. This really shows the scale of global economic inequalities and why development remains a major issue.