10. Congo, Democratic Rep. (Global ranking: 129) (Source: WEF's Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017)
9. Venezuela (Global ranking: 130)
8. Liberia (Global ranking: 131)
7. Sierra Leone (Global ranking: 132)
6. Mozambique (Global ranking: 133)
5. Malawi (Global ranking: 134)
4. Burundi (Global ranking: 135)
3. Chad (Global ranking: 136)
2. Mauritania (Global ranking: 137)
1. Yemen (Global ranking: 138) (Source: WEF's Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017)