There is sufficient wealth and resources in the world to ensure that all members of the human race have access to a minimum level of subsistence. But individuals in places like Burundi, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic—three of the poorest countries in the world—continue to live in abject destitution. For countries like Afghanistan, Syria, and Lebanon, which are also potential candidates for the unenviable title of "poorest of the poor," it is hard to conduct any kind of evaluation because there are no credible economic numbers available due to years of conflict on all fronts (military, social, and political). Poorest countries in the world Global poverty statistics Economic development challenges Extreme poverty rates Income inequality in developing countries Least developed countries Poverty alleviation strategies