Zimbabwe and ethiopia are typical sub-saharan african countries, with regard to development. this means that
a. they are average with regard to standard of living, income, and life expectancy
b. they have a very low standard of living, most people live in poverty, and life expectancy is below the world average
c. they have a high standard of living, most people make a good living, and life expectancy is higher than the world average
d. they have a high standard of living and average income, but life expectancy is below the world average

The correct answer is - b. they have a very low standard of living, most people live in poverty, and life expectancy is bellow the world average.

As most of the sub-Saharan countries, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe share the similar traits of being a ''third world countries''. Both countries struggle with their economies, the corruption is thriving, the politicians don't seem to care at all about the well being of the people and the country. The ordinary people are the ones that suffer the most, as always. Big portion of their populations are living in poverty, and lots of people suffer from malnutrition, and do not have access to quality water for drinking. The standard of living is very low, and the public services are not in the best shape, nor are serving all people, but just some of the higher class.