World Bank: No Country Regressed in 2026, Six Nations Advance

A World Bank report released in early July shows that none of the 218 economies analysed recorded a decline in gross national income per capita in 2026. Six countries upgraded their income classifications: Togo moved from low‑income to lower‑middle‑income after a population revision, Jordan was re‑rated based on a 10 % upward revision of economic activity, Micronesia advanced thanks to construction and agriculture, the Philippines posted an average 5.8 % growth over five years, Sri Lanka’s GDP rose 5 % in 2025 driven by finance and tourism, and Vietnam saw a 10 % annual rise in GNI per capita with strong export growth.

The report also notes that the low‑income threshold rose from $1,135 to $1,175 per head, while the high‑income line increased to $14,375. These classification changes reflect both real economic performance and statistical revisions.