Classifying countries

(Change the starting word based on what level of income the country is for the characteristics)

how is a country classified into a low-, middle-, or high-income country

classified based on Gross National income per capita. Income thresholds are updated yearly so countries can shift between groups overtime

Economic characteristics for high income country

• lower levels of poverty

• wide range of industries

• high average income

• opportunities for global trade

social characteristics

• high levels of gender equality

• low birth rates and population growth

• high levels of education

• developed social security system

• developed health systems

• Access to technology

• developed legal system

• high levels of employment

Environmental characteristics

• High levels of carbon dioxide emissions

• Access to safe water and sanitation

• food security

• adequate housing

• adequate infrastructure