Of the 48 least developed countries in the world, 34 are in Africa. Three countries have graduated from their least developed status: Botswana, Cape Verde and Samoa.
Kumazwe angama-48 angaphuhliswanga kangako ehlabathini, angama-34 aseAfrika. Amazwe amathathu athweswe izidanga kwinqanaba lawo elingaphuhliswanga kangako: iBotswana, iCape Verde kunye neSamoa.