New Delhi: The list of ‘Most Miserable Countries In The World’ is out and Zimbabwe has topped the Steve Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI), which judges nations on mainly economic conditions. A total of 157 countries were analysed for the rankings and the African country surpassed war-torn nations like Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan. It has majorly been plagued with skyrocketing inflation, which touched 243.8 percent last year.

Why is Zimbabwe the worst?

The nation has been plagued with skyrocketing inflation, which touched 243.8 per cent last year. According to the index, the policies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ZANU–PF party have also resulted in massive misery for the citizens of Zimbabwe.

“Thanks to stunning inflation, high unemployment, high lending rates, and anemic real GDP growth, Zimbabwe clocks in as the WORLD’S MOST MISERABLE COUNTRY in the Hanke 2022 Annual Misery Index. Need I say more?” Steve Hanke tweeted.

Thanks to stunning inflation, high unemployment, high lending rates, and anemic real GDP growth, Zimbabwe clocks in as the WORLD'S MOST MISERABLE COUNTRY in the Hanke 2022 Annual Misery Index. Need I say more? pic.twitter.com/0uhfnWQUyW

— Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) May 21, 2023