Most people in least developed countries live in nations spending more on interest than on health or education

Millions of people living in least developed countries (LDCs), 2021–2023

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Source: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) calculations based on IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2025) and World Bank World Development Indicators database. Figures for 2021–2023.