Developing Countries

**Definition:** Countries in the process of change with economic growth, that is, an increase in production, per capita consumption, and income. The process of economic growth involves better utilization of natural and human resources, which results in a change in the social, political, and economic structures.

**Tree numbers:** - I01.261.587.750

**Synonyms:** - Developing Nations - Least Developed Countries - Less-Developed Countries - Less-Developed Nations - LMICs - Low and Middle Income Countries - Third-World Countries - Third-World Nations - Under-Developed Countries - Under-Developed Nations