ECONOMICS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Egypt
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Niger
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Detailed explanation-1: -Niger-.400. Central African Republic-.404. Burundi-.426. Mali-.428. Mozambique-.446. Burkina Faso-.449. Yemen-.455. Guinea-.465. More items
Detailed explanation-2: -With limited natural resources and human capital, it faces immense challenges and pressure. This vast country of some 25 million people ranked 189th out of 191 in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Index in 2021, with a per capita GDP of US$594.90, one of the lowest in Africa.
Detailed explanation-3: -On the other hand, Niger, Chad, and South Sudan were among the countries in the region with the lowest index scores, indicating a low level of human development.
Detailed explanation-4: -Human Development Index (0-1) The average value for Niger during that period was 0.291 points with a minimum of 0.191 points in 1980 and a maximum of 0.4 points in 2021. The latest value from 2021 is 0.4 points. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 186 countries is 0.721 points.
Detailed explanation-5: -Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka (73rd), China (79th), Bangladesh (129th), and Bhutan (127th) are ranked above India, while Pakistan (161st), Nepal (143rd), and Myanmar (149th) are worse off.