Europe's 20 Poorest Countries by GDP Per Capita (2025 Rankings)

Economic Disparities in Europe: The 20 Lowest GDP Per Capita Nations (2025)

While Europe boasts some of the world’s wealthiest nations, significant economic disparities persist across the continent. Based on the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections using Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) metrics, this analysis reveals the 20 European countries with the lowest GDP per capita for 2025.

Key Findings from IMF Data

Wealth Gap: Luxembourg’s GDP (PPP) per capita ($152,915) exceeds Moldova’s ($19,678) by nearly 8 times
Regional Patterns: Most listed countries are Eastern European or post-Soviet states
Economic Challenges: Many face structural issues including emigration, corruption, and limited industrialization

2025 Rankings: Poorest to Least Poor

Rank	Country	GDP (PPP) per capita (USD)
1	Moldova	19,678
2	Kosovo	20,383
3	Ukraine	20,999
4	Bosnia and Herzegovina	22,831
5	Albania	23,405
6	Armenia	25,060
7	Azerbaijan	26,235
8	North Macedonia	29,475
9	Georgia	30,749
10	Serbia	33,114
11	Montenegro	33,620
12	Belarus	34,313
13	Bulgaria	41,901
14	Turkey	42,451
15	Kazakhstan	44,446
16	Latvia	44,563
17	Greece	45,048
18	Slovakia	47,425
19	Hungary	48,600
20	Romania	49,213

Economic Snapshots of Notable Countries

Moldova (Poorest):

Challenges: Heavy reliance on remittances (23% of GDP), political instability
Strengths: Growing IT sector, EU trade access

Ukraine (3rd Poorest):

Wartime economy with reconstruction needs
Agricultural and industrial potential

Greece (17th):

Recovering from debt crisis
Tourism-dependent economy

Methodology Notes

GDP (PPP) Basis: Adjusts for cost of living differences
IMF Estimates: Projections subject to economic changes
Country Inclusion: Transcontinental nations with European territories included