With only 1,100 euros after accounting for purchasing power parity (PPP), Yemen had the lowest average income per adult worldwide in 2022. However, most of the countries on the list are located in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Countries with the lowest average income or wealth per adult worldwide in 2022
(in PPP euros)
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