Development Issues
Rich and poor countries, development indicators
Rich and Poor Countries
Countries are at different development levels. Developed countries have high incomes and good services. Developing countries have lower incomes and more poverty. Development is measured using indicators like GDP, life expectancy and literacy.
Example
Development Indicators
• GDP per capita: average income per person
• Life expectancy: how long people live on average
• Literacy rate: % who can read and write
• Access to clean water and healthcare
• HDI (Human Development Index)
SA: upper-middle income but very unequal
Note
Remember
South Africa is very unequal — some people are wealthy while others live in poverty. Development requires: education, jobs, healthcare, infrastructure and good governance.
Key Vocabulary
DevelopmentImproving people's quality of life
GDPGross Domestic Product — total value of goods and services
Life expectancyAverage number of years a person is expected to live
InequalityAn unfair gap between rich and poor
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