10 Least Developed Countries in the World Heading into 2024

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8. Yemen

HDI Ranking: 183

GDP Per Capita: $676 

Composite Score: 8

Currently, 19.8% of people in Yemen live on less than $2.15 a day, exacerbating malnutrition. Additionally, approximately 80% of the population relies on foreign aid, primarily due to the country’s history of conflict. Yemen’s economic landscape is further challenged by a deteriorating performance in the oil sector, currency instability, and inflation.

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