Top 8 Most Underdeveloped Countries In The World In 2023

7. Eritrea

Composite Ranking: 7

Eritrea’s authoritative governance and military conscription policies hinder its progress, limiting human capital by restricting spending on R&D, education, and employment sector reforms. With limited foreign investment, its economy struggles, resulting in poverty and food insecurity. Although there have been some improvements in Eriteria’s healthcare, evidenced by decreases in maternal and child mortality, the health infrastructure remains underdeveloped.