Top 20 Poorest Muslim-Majority Countries

Why are almost all Muslim countries POOR except for the oil rich ones!???

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Many Muslim majority countries since the 7th Century at Islam's start, would make one think that they have created heaven on earth since Allah is with them and their Muslim leadership will bring their country blessings and prosperity, but NOPE!  They are dependent on outside help.

Determining the poorest Muslim-majority countries involves analyzing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), which accounts for the cost of living and inflation. 

Based on 2024 and 2025 economic forecasts, the following are the 20 poorest Muslim-majority countries (member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) ranked by their economic standing. 

Top 20 Poorest Muslim-Majority Countries (2025 Rankings) 

1. Somalia – Consistently ranked as the poorest due to decades of civil war and drought.
2. Yemen – Devastated by a prolonged humanitarian crisis and conflict.
3. Sierra Leone – Still recovering from historical conflict and health crises.
4. Afghanistan – Facing extreme economic isolation and severe poverty.
5. Niger – Struggles with high population growth and environmental challenges.
6. Sudan – Recent internal conflicts have severely impacted its hydrocarbon-rich economy.
7. Gambia – Relies heavily on agriculture and tourism, both sensitive to global shocks.
8. Chad – Landlocked and affected by regional instability.
9. Mali – Frequent political instability and security challenges.
10. Burkina Faso – Faces significant security threats affecting economic output.
11. Guinea-Bissau – Heavily reliant on cashew nut exports and foreign aid.
12. Guinea – Rich in bauxite but struggles with poor infrastructure and political transitions.
13. Syria – A decade of war has decimated its industrial and agricultural base.
14. Comoros – Small island nation vulnerable to external economic shocks.
15. Togo – High poverty rates despite strategic positioning as a regional trade hub.
16. Benin – Economy is closely tied to informal trade with its neighbor, Nigeria.
17. Tajikistan – The poorest nation in Central Asia, reliant on remittances.
18. Mauritania – Vulnerable to fluctuations in the global commodities market.
19. Senegal – Making strides in growth but still faces high poverty in rural areas.
20. Djibouti – While growing due to its strategic port, it faces deep systemic weaknesses. 

Key Poverty Factors 

• Conflict & Instability: Countries like Yemen, Syria, and Somalia are at the top of the list primarily due to active warfare and political collapse.
• Climate Change: Agricultural nations like Niger and Chad face chronic food insecurity due to frequent droughts.
• Governance: High levels of perceived corruption in some regions hinder the equitable distribution of resource wealth. 

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In 2025, several Muslim-majority countries rank among the world's poorest based on GDP per capita (nominal or PPP). The following list includes 20 of the lowest-income Muslim-majority nations (defined generally as having a population that is >50% Muslim) along with their estimated total populations for 2024–2025. 

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Rank	Country	Estimated Population (2024/2025)	Poverty Context/Indicator
1	Somalia	~18.7 million	GDP per capita ~$462; severe food insecurity
2	Afghanistan	~43.4 million	GDP per capita ~$445; heavily isolated
3	Sierra Leone	~8.9 million	53.2% poverty rate; post-civil war recovery
4	Yemen	~35.2 million	Poorest in Arabian Peninsula; GDP per capita ~$493
5	Niger	~28.2 million	High population growth; GDP per capita ~$780
6	Sudan	~49.4 million	GDP per capita ~$1,102; ongoing internal conflict
7	The Gambia	~2.8 million	Smallest mainland African nation; GDP per capita ~$977
8	Mali	~24.0 million	Ranked 19th poorest globally by some metrics
9	Guinea-Bissau	~2.2 million	GDP per capita among bottom 20 worldwide
10	Chad	~18.8 million	Landlocked with high subsistence agriculture
11	Burkina Faso	~23.5 million	Facing significant security and climate challenges
12	Guinea	~14.5 million	Rich in resources but low GNI per capita
13	Comoros	~0.8 million	Small island nation; GDP per capita ~$1,485
14	Mauritania	~5.0 million	Large desert area; highly vulnerable to climate
15	Senegal	~18.2 million	Stable but maintains low per-capita income
16	Tajikistan	~10.3 million	Poorest country in Central Asia
17	Benin	~14.2 million	High reliance on informal trade
18	Djibouti	~1.1 million	Strategic location but high local poverty
19	Kyrgyzstan	~7.0 million	Mountainous region with significant labor migration
20	Pakistan	~247.5 million	68.8% poverty rate in 2025; economic instability

 

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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. 

30 years and little has changed for better in Muslim countries.