World Bank Country and Lending Groups
| Classify | GNI/Capita 2018 (current US$) | GNI/Capita 2022 (current US$) |
| Low-Income | < US$ 996 | < US$ 1,135 |
| Low-Middle Income | US$ 996 - 3,895 | US$ 1,135 - 4,465 |
| Upper-Middle-Income | US$ 3,896 - 12,055 | US$ 4,466 - 13,845 |
| High-Income | > 12,055 | > US$ 13,846 |
How does the World Bank classify countries?
In the World Development Indicators all 189 World Bank member countries, along with 28 others with populations of more than 30,000 are classified by income level and geographic region for the presentation of key statistics allowing users to aggregate, group, and compare statistical data as needed. Key classifications available include geographic regions, income groups, and operational lending categories of the World Bank Group. These are updated periodically, and the latest versions are found here.
The term country, used interchangeably with economy, does not imply political independence but refers to any territory for which authorities report separate social or economic statistics.
World Bank Country and Lending Groups← Country Classification
For the current 2024 fiscal year, low-income economies are defined as those with a GNI per capita, calculated using the World Bank Atlas method, of $1,135 or less in 2022; lower middle-income economies are those with a GNI per capita between $1,136 and $4,465; upper middle-income economies are those with a GNI per capita between $4,466 and $13,845; high-income economies are those with a GNI per capita of $13,846 or more.
Please note: Regions in this table include economies at all income levels. The term country, used interchangeably with economy, does not imply political independence but refers to any territory for which authorities report separate social or economic statistics. Click here for information about how the World Bank classifies countries.
You can also download the current classification by income in XLSX format and the historical classification by income in XLSX format.
To explore the world by income and region with interactive tables and maps, please visit the World Development Indicators website.
World Bank Data Team