By Priyanka Roshan | Sept 17, 2025
Life isn’t equally easy everywhere—while some nations thrive with comfort and stability, others battle daily hardships. Numbeo’s 2025 Quality of Life Report ranks the countries where living conditions are the most challenging. Take a look at the 10 lowest-ranking nations.
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Africa’s largest economy still faces poverty, weak infrastructure, and security concerns, making everyday life difficult despite its vast natural resources.
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Political turmoil, hyperinflation, and food shortages continue to overshadow Venezuela’s natural beauty and oil wealth, deeply affecting residents’ daily lives.
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Overpopulation, pollution, and economic inequality challenge Bangladesh, even as it progresses in garment exports and digital growth. Daily struggles remain high.
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Economic crisis, rising inflation, and shortages of essentials continue to burden Sri Lanka, despite its breathtaking beaches and cultural heritage.
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Tourism thrives, but high unemployment, inflation, and limited healthcare access make everyday survival a daunting task for ordinary Egyptians.
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Sanctions, economic instability, and political restrictions weigh heavily on citizens, diminishing Iran’s otherwise rich cultural history and natural landscapes.
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Tourists admire Machu Picchu, but Peruvians face inequality, unstable politics, and underfunded healthcare systems affecting their overall quality of life.
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Despite stunning safaris, many Kenyans struggle with unemployment, poverty, and healthcare challenges that restrict daily opportunities for a better life.
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Fast-growing tourism masks everyday realities of low wages, overcrowding, and inadequate healthcare that impact the lives of millions of citizens.
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Island beauty aside, Filipinos face poverty, frequent natural disasters, and urban congestion that weigh down overall living standards in 2025.
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