Nearly 13 million people have benefited from education interventions in the region over the past decade.
THE WORLD BANK GROUP IN MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Report: The Middle Income Trap
Middle Income Countries (MICs) are diverse in size, population, and income. For fiscal year 2026, based on the World Bank Atlas method (2024 GNI per capita), income groups are defined as:
- Low income: $1,135 or less
- Lower middle income: $1,136–$4,495
- Upper middle income: $4,4966–$13,935
- High income: $13,935 or more
The World Bank Group partners with MICs as clients, shareholders, and global actors. We provide tailored financing (loans, guarantees, risk management) and knowledge and advisory services, including reimbursable advisory services, to support their global roles, advance second-generation reforms, and foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among developing countries to share know-how and solutions.
Explore how we classify economies by income and access the latest lists, historical files, and related data below.
BY THE NUMBERS: MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Jobs
Sustained, inclusive economic growth—driven by a productive private sector—creates jobs and raises living standards.
Regional Cooperation
The World Bank Group is increasingly adopting a regional approach that leverages cross-border cooperation to address the development challenges facing Central Asian countries.
Urban Mobility
The World Bank Group supports countries through investments in mass transit and other public transport improvements.
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