Low income Countries
25 countries classified by the World Bank as low income.
About low-income economies: Countries with a GNI per capita below $1,136 are classified as low income. Most are in Sub-Saharan Africa. These economies typically face development challenges around infrastructure, healthcare, and institutional capacity, and many depend significantly on international development assistance.
Key Indicators — Low income Average
| Indicator | Countries | Mean | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 24 | 18.79B | 15.70B | 2.07B – 70.96B |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 24 | 795.80 | 829.08 | 219.42 – 1,119.38 |
| Population, total | 25 | 24.98M | 21.66M | 2.20M – 109.28M |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 25 | 64.22 | 63.82 | 55.24 – 73.74 |
| Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) | 24 | 58.75 | 60.53 | 26.83 – 100.00 |
All Countries in Low income
Classifications follow World Bank country classifications by income. Thresholds are updated annually. Some countries move between groups as their economies grow or contract.