Least Developed Countries

The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are a group of 45 countries listed by the United Nations that exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development. A country is classified as an LDC if it meets three criteria, including a three-year average estimate of gross national income (GNI) per capita of less than US$1,025, which is currently met by 45 countries. The classification is reviewed every three years by the Committee for Development Policy, and countries may be removed from the list when their indicators exceed the criteria in two consecutive triennial reviews.learn more on wikipedia