Top 12 Poorest Countries in Africa right now – Guess which is number 1?? (+Photos)

2. BURUNDI

GDP Per Capita: $267

Burundi is well-known for the civil and tribal wars that has been ongoing. The country has never really had any peaceful time and these prolonged wars have a negative toll on the economy of Burundi hence it is one of the poorest countries in Africa. Apart from wars, health issues like HIV/AIDS, corruption and nepotism are dragging the country down to extreme poverty. Burundi is a country where approximately 80% of its citizens live in abject poverty and this has led to proliferation of chronic diseases and malnutrition.