Top 10 Poorest European Countries as of 2025

Europe is a dream getaway for most of the people with its aesthetic architecture, rich history, stunning landscapes and remarkable locations. It is also the continent where the highest and the lowest GDP difference in the continent is startling. It is the world Second Smallest continent in the world and is sought after for its tourism and well planned economy. 

Some of the countries in Europe are wealthy in themselves and are among the wealthiest in the world. While Germany is the wealthiest country in Europe and the fourth largest economy in the world, the following stat of the poorest countries will leave you surprised. 

RankCountryGNI per capita (Atlas method, current US$)GDP per capita (nominal, latest)Population (2025 est.)
1Ukraine$3.5 K$5,660 (2024)~38.98 M
2Moldova$4.6 KN/A (≈$7,490 nominal)~3.00 M
3Albania$5.2 KN/A (≈$8,920 nominal)~2.77 M
4North Macedonia$5.7 K≈$7,690 nominal~1.82 M
5Bosnia & Herzegovina$6.1 K≈$8,420 nominal~3.14 M
6Belarus$6.3 K≈$7,560 nominal~9.2 M (UN est., not shown)
7Serbia$7.4 K≈$12,380 nominal~6.7 M (UN est.)
8Montenegro$7.9 K≈$12,650 nominal~0.626 M
9Bulgaria$9.5 K≈$16,940 nominal~6.8 M
10Romania$12.6 K≈$19,530 nominal~18.9 M
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