Which Countries Are Ldc?

The ten least developed countries in the world, according to HDI rankings, are:
  • Niger.
  • Central African Republic.
  • South Sudan.
  • Chad.
  • Burundi.
  • Sierra Leone.
  • Burkina Faso.
  • Mali.

How many countries are LDC?

About the LDC category

There are currently 46 countries on the list of LDCs which is reviewed every three years by the Committee for Development (CDP). LDCs have exclusive access to certain international support measures in particular in the areas of development assistance and trade.

What was the last LDC country?

Six countries have so far graduated from LDC status: Botswana in 1994, Cape Verde in 2007, Maldives in 2011, Samoa in 2014, Equatorial Guinea in 2017, and Vanuatu in 2020.

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