WHY ARE THE MAJORITY MUSLIM COUNTRIES POOR?

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While exact rankings vary by source and year, the poorest Muslim-majority countries consistently include nations like 

Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan, Niger, Chad, Mali, Burundi, Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Afghanistan, often appearing at the bottom of GDP per capita lists due to conflict, instability, and lack of resources, with countries like Somalia and South Sudan frequently cited as the poorest overall. 

Here's a compiled list based on recent reports (2025/2026), blending data from various sources for a comprehensive view, acknowledging some overlap due to shared crises:

Top Poorest Muslim Countries (Examples)

1. Somalia: Often listed as the poorest, facing severe drought, conflict, and weak governance, with high poverty rates.
2. Yemen: Devastated by civil war, leading to massive humanitarian need and extreme poverty.
3. South Sudan: Plagued by conflict and instability, with extremely low GDP per capita.
4. Sudan: Experiencing significant economic hardship and conflict.
5. Burundi: Consistently ranks among the world's poorest due to limited resources and instability.
6. Central African Republic: Faces extreme poverty, conflict, and fragile governance.
7. Niger: One of the world's least developed nations, struggling with poverty.
8. Chad: High poverty levels and developmental challenges.
9. Mali: Affected by conflict and widespread poverty.
10. Burkina Faso: Facing insecurity and poverty.
11. Sierra Leone: Continues to rebuild from past conflicts, with significant poverty.
12. Malawi: High poverty rates and reliance on agriculture.
13. Mozambique: Faces economic challenges despite resources.
14. Afghanistan: Political instability and economic crisis drive extreme poverty.
15. Madagascar: High poverty levels and vulnerability to climate change.
16. Comoros: Small island nation with economic struggles.
17. Syria: War-torn, with severe economic collapse.
18. Djibouti: Least Developed Country status, economic challenges.
19. Guinea-Bissau: Another LDC with persistent poverty.
20. Bangladesh: While larger, still grappling with high poverty rates in some areas, but also seeing growth. 

Key Factors for Poverty

• Conflict & Instability: Civil wars (Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria) destroy infrastructure and economies.
• Governance: Weak institutions and political turmoil hinder development.
• Climate Shocks: Droughts and natural disasters impact agriculture-dependent economies (Somalia, Malawi).
• Resource Dependency: Reliance on unstable commodity prices or lack of diversified income. 

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