Least developed country category

The category uses an official assessment process involving income, human assets, and economic and environmental vulnerability. It is not interchangeable with every loose description of a lower-income or less-developed economy. Classification, review and graduation depend on the applicable criteria and official process, so a country’s continent or one indicator alone is insufficient. For a real country assessment, use the dated official classification and relevant business conditions. Avoid assuming that every country in the category has identical institutions, risks or opportunities, or presenting stereotypes as evidence.