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World Bank Income Classification 2026
July 8 , 2026
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- The World Bank Group (WBG) released its annual Country Income Classifications for 2026–27 based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita data for 2025.
- The World Bank classifies countries into four categories: Low Income, Lower-Middle Income, Upper-Middle Income, and High Income.
- India remains in the Lower-Middle Income category with a GNI per capita range of USD 1,176 to USD 4,635.
- The classification uses the Atlas Method, which applies a three-year moving average of exchange rates to reduce short-term currency fluctuations.
- Six countries moved to higher income categories, including Jordan, Micronesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Togo.
- The share of low-income economies declined from 30% to 11% in 2026, affecting access to concessional finance and development assistance.
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