Fragile and conflict affected situations economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 1990 to today. Purchasing power parity adjusts the size of the economy to relevant price levels, i.e. measuring the price of specific goods in different countries and adjusting GDP accordingly.
Countries classified as fragile or conflict-affected had an average GDP per capita (PPP) under $2,500 in 2023. These economies often depend on subsistence agriculture, humanitarian aid, and informal trade due to instability.